Category: Ergonomics

A collaboration between occupational therapy and dental hygiene departments increased awareness of the common pitfalls that lead to musculoskeletal di…

Oral health professionals should understand the common signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal health problems and when intervention is needed.

Oral health professionals need to develop a prevention plan to reduce their risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Clinicians have a variety of options available to improve their viewing of the oral cavity.

Implementing well-fitting loupes into clinical practice can improve both ergonomics and the quality of patient care.

Maintaining fitness and sticking to a regular exercise routine may help oral health professionals prevent work-related injury.

By Howell Tapley, PT, MSPT, PhD, and Stasia Tapley, PT, DPT Dental hygienists report pain in their necks, shoulders, and hands/wrists at higher rates than other oral…

By Gayle B. McCombs, RDH, MS, Daniel M. Russell, PhD The high prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) among dental professionals is well documented.1–8 Research suggests that the…

By  Frances McConaughy, RDH, MS, Shane Perry, RDH, Med Weighing the evidence on preventive interventions for musculoskeletal disorders can be challenging for dental hygiene educators and…