Following are strategies for mitigating the risk and impact of this common ailment faced by oral health professionals.

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…

Elevate your practice with the right loupes and lights to protect your health, enhance patient care, and ensure career longevity.

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.

Using magnification to enhance their visual acuity allows dental hygienists to more effectively identify periodontal problems and conduct accurate preventive and nonsurgical periodontal procedures.

Lightweight, large diameter, and tapered shape are key to improving the ergonomics of hand instrumentation.

I would like to use a thumb brace to hopefully reduce work-related pain. Does this pose a threat to the fit of my gloves?

Loupes offer a wide variety of benefits to oral health professionals, so why aren’t more clinicians using them?

This approach is gaining attention for its potential in alleviating work-related pain among oral health professionals.

Maintaining a neutral posture during patient care is key to preventing musculoskeletal injuries.