Date Milestones
Release Date
June 21, 2023
Review Date
Expiration Date
June 21, 2026
Course
Presented by
Nancy Dewhirst
R.D.H., B.S.
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Course Description
Health and Safety
Enjoy a long dental career and improve clinical precision while avoiding injury and pain! Pathogenesis, causes and prevention of various cumulative trauma disorders are discussed, focusing on upper extremity, spinal and joint pathologies. Evaluate preventive strategies, including equipment design, body positioning and conditioning and enhanced visualization. Practice stretching and strengthening exercises to reduce pain, preserve range of motion and optimize personal career excellence and longevity.
The educational teaching methodology used in this course is a self-study lecture presented via pre-recorded webinar in concert with an accompanying PowerPoint presentation. Both the pre-recorded webinar and the PowerPoint presentation incorporate a variety of audio and visual cues to enhance audience members’ understanding and retention of key concepts.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course the participants should be able to:
- Practice and evaluate stretching and strengthening exercises and strategies intended to reduce risk of work-related injuries and to promote greater clinical control and efficiency.
- Evaluate various physical signs and symptoms of cumulative trauma disorders commonly found in dental workers.
- Understand the physiology of representative cumulative trauma disorders.
- Compare ergonomic features of dental equipment and technology that benefit workers and patients.
- Consider options to avoid eye damage and protect optimal vision.
- Leave with strategies for personal ergonomic protection and improved clinical effectiveness.
