Category: Ergonomics
Pain-Relieving Tips for Dentists and Hygienists
Pain, soreness and muscle stiffness are big concerns for dentists and hygienists. These musculoskeletal issues can lead to a decrease in your quality of life and the treatment you provide to patients. It can also lead to a shorter career, which is why it’s important to stay healthy, in shape and most importantly, follow these […]
Quick Tips to Help Dentists Reduce Back and Neck Pain
Musculoskeletal pain, particularly in the back and neck regions, is an all too common occurrence for dentists operators. The prolonged positioning that is required to complete most dental procedures forces operators into positions that can cause pain over time. At some point in the careers of dentists and hygienists: 75% will report symptoms of neck […]
Crescent Products vs. Standard Dental Chair
Standard dental chairs are designed to fit a wide variety of patient body types, but they are not always comfortable for patients or dental operators. At Crescent Products, we have designed a line of dental chair accessories that transform ordinary dental chairs, creating a comfortable experience for patients while making it easier for dentists and […]
How Proper Patient Positioning is Key to Keeping Dentists Pain Free
Back and neck pain are two of the greatest threats to the longevity of dental careers. With dentists spending a large amount of time in their days hunched over patients during treatment, it is inevitable that the result will be chronic musculoskeletal issues that can result in decreased quality of life, surgery or shortened careers. […]
Exercises to Help Reduce Low Back Pain
Back pain is a common problem in the dental industry. It’s such a problem that it’s not uncommon for this pain to cause dentists and hygienists to leave their career earlier than they’d originally planned. Luckily, there’s a lot that dental office staff can do to relieve some of this lower back pain, even beyond […]
Choosing the Right Dental Headrest
Dentists and hygienists often have to strain themselves in order to work on a patient who doesn’t fit properly into a standard dental chair. This can cause long term negative effects for their back, neck, muscles and joints. So, how can dentists and hygienists maintain proper ergonomic postures while working on their patients? The answer […]
5 Stretches to Help Dentists Relieve Pain
In every grade school gym class and at least once during every drop-in exercise class at local training facilities, instructors stress the importance of stretching. So, that leaves many of us adding stretches to our before and after workout routines. What many people don’t realize is they should be stretching throughout the entire day. This […]
Are your Patients Properly Positioned?
Properly positioning patients during dental procedures has a huge impact on both patient comfort and operator health. It has proven itself to be one of the most prominent contributors to the pain and strain felt in the spinal segments of an operator’s neck and back, as well as musculoskeletal issues associated with the hands and […]