Are You a Slouch Potato? Elevate Your Ergonomics for Pain-Free Dental Practice
Saturday, January 30, 2027
9:00 – 11:00 am
Course Code:
810SL
Cost:
$89
Credits:
2
CE Hours
The dental profession is at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders (MSD), with up to 96% of practitioners reporting pain due to clinical work habits. This is due to repetitive movements, bending, twisting, reaching, incorrect operator and patient positioning, and performing repetitive movements in a static posture.
Ergonomics is the science of fitting the working environment to the practitioner, instead of forcing one's body to acclimate to the environment. Practicing proper ergonomics can increase productivity, decrease pain, and lengthen one's career. Allowing the individual to practice pain-free, ergonomics can increase the quality of one's life and work satisfaction.
At the conclusion of this course, attendees will learn ergonomic techniques, stretches and equipment choices to allow them to practice pain-free.
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After this course attendees will be able to:
- Identify unique cumulative stress and musculoskeletal disorders that affect dental professionals
- Incorporate improved ergonomics and stretches into daily life
- Utilize patient and operator positioning to improve ergonomics and reduce pain
- Assess ergonomic equipment to maintain proper positioning
The Massachusetts Dental Society is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education. ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry. Concerns or complaints about a CE provider may be directed to the provider or to the Commission for Continuing Education Provider Recognition at
ADA.org/CERP