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Claudia Turcotte, CDA, RDH, MSDH, MSOSH

Claudia Turcotte, CDA, RDH, MSDH, MSOSH, is a professor emeritus of dental hygiene at CT State Tunxis in Farmington, Connecticut. She has also published and conducted research on the topic of ergonomics. In 2022, Turcotte received the American Dental Hygienists’ Association Educator of the Year Award.

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Your Risk of Osteoarthritis

Are dental hygienists at increased risk for osteoarthritis? What’s the best way to treat it and keep practicing? Dental hygienists definitely experience work-related risk factors for developing musculoskeletal disorders.1,2 Osteoarthritis…
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Handling Persistent Hip Pain

After 20 years of working in clinical practice, I am experiencing tremendous hip pain on both sides of my body. I’m trying to find a better ergonomic chair. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
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Improve Your Ergonomics

I have been working in clinical practice for almost 5 years. I am starting to experience pain in my hands, arms, and shoulders. I use loupes and a headlamp. My dentist wants to improve the ergonomics of my operatory. What should I…
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Stretch for Pain Relief

I see patients every day from 7:30 am to 4 pm. Lately, I have been experiencing back problems specific to my dominant side, just at the bottom of my scapula. Do you have any suggestions for exercises or stretches that might help?

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