Reducing Muscle Workload

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene April 8, 2016

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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 prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal pain among dentists and dental hygienists ranges between 64% and 93%;^3,4 although, the number of MSDs among dental professionals may be underreported.⁵ Dental hygienists in particular demonstrate high levels of MSDs.

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