Ergonomics in the Dental Office

Susan S. Parker

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Wiley-Blackwell
17 February 2022

Dentistry

Helps everyone on the dental team work in a more comfortable and less painful way

Dental health providers commonly struggle with chronic back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle tension, strained eyes, and other work-related musculoskeletal problems. Ergonomics in the Dental Office provides clear guidance on alleviating or eliminating the pain and discomfort caused by strains put on the body in daily practice. This easy-to-read book explains the principles of ergonomics, identifies specific causes of musculoskeletal problems, and presents simple—yet effective—techniques to address the physical stresses that might be occurring in the dental office.

Concise, highly visual chapters demonstrate correct postures, clock positions, instrument transfer, head and neck placement, instrumentation techniques, office design, and more. The author emphasizes the importance of daily exercises, rest breaks, and disciplines that relieve both physical and emotional stress such as yoga and Tai Chi. Topics include occupational health issues and research, treating disabled patients, developing ergonomic awareness, seat positioning for tall and short operators, integrated intervention planning, and signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders.

Presents ways to improve body positioning and instrumentation techniques, including basic ergonomic principles of proper four-handed dentistry Discusses exercises to reduce stress and reduce muscle fatigue, such as Pilates, free weights, and aquatic activities Covers all key aspects of ideal dental office ergonomics, including furniture, equipment, office layout and design, and practice assessment

Designed to address a problem all dental professionals face, Ergonomics in the Dental Office is an invaluable book for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental students and trainees.

By: Susan S. Parker
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 113g
ISBN: 9781119131373
ISBN 10: 1119131375
Pages: 64
Publication Date: 17 February 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface vi Acknowledgements ix 1 What Is Ergonomics? 1 2 Musculoskeletal Disorders 6 3 Positioning for Success 11 4 Instrumentation Techniques 21 5 Office Equipment and Layout Design 26 6 Treating Patients with Disabilities 29 7 Exercise Disciplines and Alternative Therapies 34 8 Red Flags 46 Bibliography 48 Index 51

The author Susan S. Parker, RDH, MEd, MBA, is retired as an Associate Professor of Clinical Comprehensive Dentistry at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

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Susan S. Parker

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