Shane Perry, MEd, RDH, is an associate professor of dental hygiene in the Dumke College of Health Professions at Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. His teaching interests include head and neck anatomy, oral pathology, and pain control through local anesthesia. Perry is also a supervising faculty member for senior students during their clinical rotations.
Evaluating the evidence behind strategies designed to reduce the risk of these common injuries is key to improving the ergonomics of clinical practice.