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Top 5 Ergonomic Mistakes in the Op
Jun 18, 2025
Virtual
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This Course is a Live Webinar and will be live-streamed:
8:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm CT, 6:00 pm MT, 5:00 pm AZ, 5:00 pm PT
CDE: 1 hour
Dentistry is a high-risk profession for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), but with the right strategies, these risks can be greatly reduced. In this course, Stephanie Botts shares the top 5 ergonomic mistakes she’s seen in her assessments and how to fix them for a healthier, longer career. You\’ll learn how to incorporate microbreaks, optimize patient positioning, and reduce strain from twisting, reaching, and pinch force. This course provides practical, easy-to-apply tips to protect your body and improve your daily comfort in practice.
- Gain insight into the negative effects of poor ergonomics on health and the benefits of microbreaks
- Discover how to minimize twisting and reaching while seeing patients
- Learn how to establish neutral posture, both in and outside the operatory
- Identify how to properly position patients to reduce clinician discomfort
- Explore ways to reduce excessive pinch force to minimize injury risks