Support Your Ergonomics and Visual Acuity During Patient Care

By Denise Kissell, BSDH, EFDA, MPH and Brian Partido, BSDH, MSDH

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are a leading cause of workplace injury, decreased production, and early retirement among oral health professionals.^1–4 Clinicians in dentistry experience MSDs at higher rates in the back, neck, and shoulders than the general population, manifesting as varying levels of pain, decreased mobility and strength, and loss of sensation.^1–5 The physical symptoms result from the fatigue of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and joints.

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