Top 5 Ergonomic Mistakes in the Op
Top 5 Ergonomic Mistakes in the Op
With Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
Course Description:
Dentistry is a high-risk profession for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and this course is designed to equip clinicians with the knowledge and strategies to safeguard their physical and mental well-being. Stephanie Botts has assessed dozens of dental clinicians and has identified 5 common ergonomic mistakes that, if corrected, can set clinicians up for great ergonomics and a great career!
Equip yourself with practical insights that will enhance your comfort and well-being and contribute to the longevity of your dental career. Learn how to avoid the top 5 ergonomic mistakes for a healthier, more sustainable professional and personal life.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Gain insight into the negative effects of poor ergonomics on health and the benefits of microbreaks.
- Discover how to minimize twisting and reaching while seeing patients.
- Learn how to establish neutral posture, both in and outside the operatory.
- Identify how to properly position patients to reduce clinician discomfort.
- Explore ways to reduce excessive pinch force to minimize injury risks.
About the Presenter:
Ms. Stephanie Botts has been a clinical dental hygienist for over 18 years. She is a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist providing both in-office and virtual ergonomics consulting and coaching to dental professionals. She also provides CE to dental and dental hygiene associations on the topic of ergonomics, womens health, and chemical dependency. She has become a trusted source of ergonomics and health content, with her social media pages, which have over 100,000 combined followers, her Straight Up With Steph podcast, and her Polished Posture membership and courses.
Her experience as a clinical dental hygienist and ergonomics expert has allowed her to recognize the unique challenges of practicing pain-free in the dental setting. Stephanie believes that by learning effective strategies to optimize proper ergonomics both inside and outside the operatory, dental professionals can practice pain-free and ensure career longevity.
Stephanie can be reached at Polished Posture or on Instagram @steph.polishedposture
Course Details:
Instructor: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 770
Time Zones:
- PDT = 4 PM
- MDT = 5 PM
- CDT = 6 PM
- EDT = 7 PM
- AZ = 4 PM
Top 5 Ergonomic Mistakes in the Op
With Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
Course Description:
Dentistry is a high-risk profession for musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), and this course is designed to equip clinicians with the knowledge and strategies to safeguard their physical and mental well-being. Stephanie Botts has assessed dozens of dental clinicians and has identified 5 common ergonomic mistakes that, if corrected, can set clinicians up for great ergonomics and a great career!
Equip yourself with practical insights that will enhance your comfort and well-being and contribute to the longevity of your dental career. Learn how to avoid the top 5 ergonomic mistakes for a healthier, more sustainable professional and personal life.
Course Objectives:
At the conclusion of this course, the participant will be able to:
- Gain insight into the negative effects of poor ergonomics on health and the benefits of microbreaks.
- Discover how to minimize twisting and reaching while seeing patients.
- Learn how to establish neutral posture, both in and outside the operatory.
- Identify how to properly position patients to reduce clinician discomfort.
- Explore ways to reduce excessive pinch force to minimize injury risks.
About the Presenter:
Ms. Stephanie Botts has been a clinical dental hygienist for over 18 years. She is a Certified Ergonomics Assessment Specialist providing both in-office and virtual ergonomics consulting and coaching to dental professionals. She also provides CE to dental and dental hygiene associations on the topic of ergonomics, womens health, and chemical dependency. She has become a trusted source of ergonomics and health content, with her social media pages, which have over 100,000 combined followers, her Straight Up With Steph podcast, and her Polished Posture membership and courses.
Her experience as a clinical dental hygienist and ergonomics expert has allowed her to recognize the unique challenges of practicing pain-free in the dental setting. Stephanie believes that by learning effective strategies to optimize proper ergonomics both inside and outside the operatory, dental professionals can practice pain-free and ensure career longevity.
Stephanie can be reached at Polished Posture or on Instagram @steph.polishedposture
Course Details:
Instructor: Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS
# of CE: 1
Location: Virtual
AGD Code: 770
Time Zones:
- PDT = 4 PM
- MDT = 5 PM
- CDT = 6 PM
- EDT = 7 PM
- AZ = 4 PM
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