Solving Work Related Pain in Dentistry
How can you protect your back, neck, shoulders, and hands for a long and healthy career?
Most dental professionals did not receive proper evidence-based ergonomic training in school to ensure a long & healthy career. This can lead to wasted money on non-ergonomic dental equipment, poor positioning techniques, and incorrect exercise that can result in a myriad of pain syndromes.
Research shows that certain interventions should be implemented before others. Dr. Bethany Valachi’s evidence-based eBook, “5 Steps to Practicing Dentistry Pain-Free” reveals how to eliminate pain, boost productivity and improve your quality of life!
-Dr. Bethany Valachi- Hip pain among dental professionals can be due to a number of factors, however one of the most common is piriformis syndrome. Piriformis syndrome is more prevalent among women than men, and occupations that involve prolonged sitting, such as dentistry, may place women at a higher risk for hip pain than otherRead More >>
-Dr. Bethany Valachi- You wouldn’t put just any old forcep on any old tooth for an extraction. You need to match the appropriate instrument to the specific treatment need. For example, if you try to use an anterior forcep on a posterior tooth, it probably won’t work well…in fact, someone could get hurt! Likewise, whenRead More >>
-Dr. Bethany Valachi- Among the general population, about 1 in 6 people would tell you they’ve experienced low back pain in the past 12 months. Among dental professionals, the prevalence is 1 in 2! So what causes low back pain in dentistry? There are numerous causes, including: Non-ergonomic dental stools Improper adjustment of the stoolRead More >>
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