Instrument Design for Optimal Hand Health
The practice of dental hygiene is well known for its occupational hazards leading to high prevalence rates of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Research has revealed 60% to 90% of dental hygienists experience MSDs (depending on the study design).1-12 Scaling and root planing requires repetitive, fine motor movements that cause cumulative trauma, affecting the fingers, wrists, and hands. This trauma results in repetitive strain injuries, overuse injuries, and MSDs of the fingers, wrists, and hands.
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