Prevent Pain With Yoga
By Aubree M. Chismark, RDH, MS Practicing as a dental hygienist can be physically demanding. Treating at least eight patients per day using repetitive motions…
Category: Ergonomics
Evidence-Based Decision Making
By Karen Kott, PT, PhD Since the mid 1990s, evidence-based dentistry (EBD) has been touted as a way to improve clinical care and treatment in dentistry.1 EBD…
With the help of new technology, clinicians can enhance their view of the oral cavity while improving ergonomics and patient care.
By JoNell Bly, RDH, BS, Becca D. Jorde, PT, DPT, GCS, CEEAA, CERT MDT Oral health professionals are always looking for ways to improve visibility and enhance…
Strategies for Managing Stress
By Claudia Turcotte, CDA, RDH, MSDH, MSOSH, Martha J. Sanders, PhD, MSOSH, OTR/L, CPE Working in clinical dental hygiene can be stressful.1 Uncontrolled circumstances, such as pressure to…