Ergonomics

dental instruments

Instruments/Handpieces

Risks and biohazards associated with dental instrument retipping: A review

Emily Boge, EdD, RDH, CDA, FAADH, FADHA, CDIPC

A retipped dental instrument may offer a lower-cost option in the short term, yet this reduction in cost may be accompanied with elevated risks to the clinician and the patient...

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Ergonomic safety in the dental office

Cindy M. Purdy, BSDH, RDH, CEAS

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Yoga for the dentist, hygienist, and dental assistant

Dawn Smith-Williams, PhD, RDH

Instruments/Handpieces

Clinical Tips: Selecting hygiene hand instruments

Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH

Standing hygiene is good for the body.

Take a stand! The ergonomic benefits of standing hygiene

Juli Kagan, MEd, RDH

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The power of alignment: Yoga therapy for dental hygienists

Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEAS

Crystal-clear vision: Dental operating microscopes in modern dentistry

Kevin Ohashi Lopez, MHA, BSDH, RDH

It’s all about the angles: A biomechanical explanation of workplace body pain

Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

Instruments/Handpieces

Sharpness matters: Surveying hygienists’ instrument use and challenges

Amelia Williamson DeStefano, MA

The enlightening role of headlights in dental hygiene

Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEAS

How hygienists can avoid the hunchback

Stephanie Botts, BSDH, RDH, CEAS

Obese dental patients can lead to ergonomic struggles

Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

Ergonomic loupes: Your key to practicing smarter dental hygiene

Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEAS

5 things to know about your body before practicing dental hygiene

Katrina Klein, RDH, CEAS, CPT

Loupes for dental hygienists: What to know before you buy

Melia Lewis, MEd, RDH

Promoting health and wellness of dental professionals throughout their career

Melody McGee, MBA, RDH, EPDH

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Instruments/Handpieces

Cutting the cord: Enhancing comfort and efficiency with cordless handpieces

Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEAS

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Why you need to be using a suctioning device

Stephanie Botts, BSDH, RDH, CEAS

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What I wish I knew before purchasing loupes

Melia Lewis, MEd, RDH

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Saddle stools: Finding that perfect fit

Caitlin Parsons, RDH, C-IAYT, CEAS