Table of Contents
1 Cover
4 Preface
6 1 What Is Ergonomics? The practice of dentistry today
7 2 Musculoskeletal Disorders Occupational Safety and Health Administration
8 3 Positioning for Success Posture Seating Visibility
9 4 Instrumentation Techniques Finger rests Selection of instruments Ultrasonics Four‐handed dentistry
10 5 Office Equipment and Layout Design Delivery systems Chairs Consultancy
11 6 Treating Patients with Disabilities Know your patient Communication Access Positioning Treatment for special needs patients
12 7 Exercise Disciplines and Alternative Therapies Yoga Tai chi Aquatic therapy Pilates TRX Ballet Alexander technique Massage therapy and physical therapy The Craniosacral System Taking a break
13 8 Red Flags An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure
14 Bibliography
15 Index
List of Illustrations
1 Chapter 1Figure 1.1 Ergonomic awareness.Figure 1.2 Neutral position.Figure 1.3 Neutral position for the registered dental hygienist.
2 Chapter 2Figure 2.1 Dental hygienists perform many tasks that make them susceptible t...
3 Chapter 3Figure 3.1 Transverse abdominis. The action of this muscle compresses the ab...Figure 3.2 Deviation from correct working position.Figure 3.3 Planes of the body.Figure 3.4 Correct operator working posture.Figure 3.5 Standard dental chair.Figure 3.6 Waterfall design dental operator chair.Figure 3.7 Saddle stool.Figure 3.8 Stability ball.Figure 3.9 Ideal clock positions for dental work.Figure 3.10 Loupes.
4 Chapter 4Figure 4.1 Pen grasp. The pen grasp of the instrument reduces stress on the ...Figure 4.2 Ultrasonic.
5 Chapter 5Figure 5.1 Delivery systems for dental operators.
6 Chapter 6Figure 6.1 Dr. Frank Martello and patient.Figure 6.2 Surround toothbrush.
7 Chapter 7Figure 7.1 The practice of tai chi contributes to health and balance in our ...Figure 7.2 Incorrect working position for the practitioner. Working with rai...Figure 7.3 Rhomboid along with Trapezius.Figure 7.4 The right‐side levator scapulae is stretched by flexing, left lat...Figure 7.5 Massage therapist applying pressure to reduce tension in the occi...Figure 7.6 Massaging sternocleidomastoid (SCM) clavicle and upper trapezius....Figure 7.7 Self‐massage therapy ball.Figure 7.8 Easing back pain by massaging the lower back.Figure 7.9 Maintaining a neutral wrist position. OK – wrist aligned with lon...Figure 7.10 Therapy for the flexor reticulum.Figure 7.11 Thigh‐strengthening exercise.Figure 7.12 Using a yoga therapy ball.
Guide
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