Reduce the Risk of Work-Related Injury

by Lynn Marsh, RDH, EdD

Musculoskeletal injuries are an occupational hazard in the dental hygiene profession. The prevalence of work-related injuries is exceedingly high, with approximately 96% of dental hygienists reporting pain caused by clinical work behaviors.¹ Musculoskeletal injuries are often caused by poor posture, repetitive movement, and the static positions required during the provision of dental hygiene care. Symptoms often emerge early in clinicians’ dental hygiene careers. Ergonomic interventions, however, may help reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries. Today, there are myriad products designed to improve the ergonomics of dental hygiene practice.²

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