Dentistry Can Be A Pain In The Assets

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the major reasons dental professionals retire prematurely. With over 50% of Dentist and over 65% of Dental Hygienist suffering from MSDs while practicing, it is an important topic to keep in the forefront of the dental practitioner’s minds daily.

This unique, interactive and inter-professional educational course will be presented by both a Dentist and a Doctor of Physical Therapy and will be of interest not only to the doctors, but to their entire dental team as well. Attendees will learn about the most common musculoskeletal disorders affecting dental professionals and the ergonomic risk factors associated with practicing dentistry. Participants will understand how to address current injuries and how to mitigate future injuries through practice modifications. Musculoskeletal injuries should not prevent you from a fulfilling career and a lifetime of practice!

Learning Objectives:
At the end of the course you will be able to:

• Identify the most common musculoskeletal disorders that affect dental professionals
• Identify the postural positions that contribute to musculoskeletal disorders
• Understand the effective corrective exercises on addressing and preventing MSDs
• Identify instrument characteristics that have an ergonomic advantage
• Identify office equipment that have an ergonomic advantage your front office team