By Nyree Dawson, RDH, BSDH, MPH and LaTesha McLee, MSDH, RDH
Many dental hygienists are plagued by musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and pain throughout their careers.1 The reported prevalence of MSDs among dental hygienists is as high as 96%, with pain most commonly affecting the neck, shoulders, hands, wrists, upper back, and lower back.2
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