{"product_id":"ergonomics-in-the-dental-office-isbn-9781119131373","title":"Ergonomics in the Dental Office","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelps everyone on the dental team work in a more comfortable and less painful way \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDental health providers commonly struggle with chronic back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle tension, strained eyes, and other work-related musculoskeletal problems. \u003ci\u003eErgonomics in the Dental Office\u003c\/i\u003e provides clear guidance on alleviating or eliminating the pain and discomfort caused by strains put on the body in daily practice. This easy-to-read book explains the principles of ergonomics, identifies specific causes of musculoskeletal problems, and presents simple—yet effective—techniques to address the physical stresses that might be occurring in the dental office.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConcise, highly visual chapters demonstrate correct postures, clock positions, instrument transfer, head and neck placement, instrumentation techniques, office design, and more. The author emphasizes the importance of daily exercises, rest breaks, and disciplines that relieve both physical and emotional stress such as yoga and Tai Chi. Topics include occupational health issues and research, treating disabled patients, developing ergonomic awareness, seat positioning for tall and short operators, integrated intervention planning, and signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents ways to improve body positioning and instrumentation techniques, including basic ergonomic principles of proper four-handed dentistry\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses exercises to reduce stress and reduce muscle fatigue, such as Pilates, free weights, and aquatic activities\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers all key aspects of ideal dental office ergonomics, including furniture, equipment, office layout and design, and practice assessment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned to address a problem all dental professionals face, \u003ci\u003eErgonomics in the Dental Office\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable book for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental students and trainees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface vi\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1 What Is Ergonomics? 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2 Musculoskeletal Disorders 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3 Positioning for Success 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Instrumentation Techniques 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5 Office Equipment and Layout Design 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6 Treating Patients with Disabilities 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7 Exercise Disciplines and Alternative Therapies 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8 Red Flags 46\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBibliography 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSusan S. Parker, RDH, MEd, MBA,\u003c\/b\u003e is retired as an Associate Professor of Clinical Comprehensive Dentistry at Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelps everyone on the dental team work in a more comfortable and less painful way  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDental health providers commonly struggle with chronic back pain, carpal tunnel syndrome, muscle tension, strained eyes, and other work-related musculoskeletal problems. \u003ci\u003eErgonomics in the Dental Office\u003c\/i\u003e provides clear guidance on alleviating or eliminating the pain and discomfort caused by strains put on the body in daily practice. This easy-to-read book explains the principles of ergonomics, identifies specific causes  of musculoskeletal problems, and presents simple—yet effective—techniques to address the physical stresses that might be occurring in the dental office.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConcise, highly visual chapters demonstrate correct postures, clock positions, instrument transfer, head and neck placement, instrumentation techniques, office design, and more. The author emphasizes the importance of daily exercises, rest breaks, and disciplines that relieve both physical and emotional stress such as yoga and Tai Chi. Topics include occupational health issues and research, treating disabled patients, developing ergonomic awareness, seat positioning for tall and short operators, integrated intervention planning, and signs and symptoms of musculoskeletal disorders.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresents ways to improve body positioning and instrumentation techniques, including basic ergonomic principles of proper four-handed dentistry\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDiscusses exercises to reduce stress and reduce muscle fatigue, such as Pilates, free weights, and aquatic activities \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eCovers all key aspects of ideal dental office ergonomics, including furniture, equipment, office layout and design, and practice assessment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned to address a problem all dental professionals face, \u003ci\u003eErgonomics in the Dental Office\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable book for dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dental students and trainees.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley-Blackwell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989153136869,"sku":"NP9781119131373","price":53.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781119131373.jpg?v=1761783011","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/ergonomics-in-the-dental-office-isbn-9781119131373","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}