Thursday, November 15, 2018

ADAVB Dentist ergonomics and wellbeing programme

Dentists are at risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders due to exposure to awkward positions and repetitive use of small hand tools. The most common regions affected are neck, shoulder and back.

As an exclusive member only benefit, our ADAVB members have free access to the Dentist Wellbeing Ergonomics Programme.

This program that has been designed to help dentists maximise comfort, productivity and overall wellbeing at work, while you are practicing.

The program provides education and instructions on how to set yourself up in the best way, in your treatment space. Some of the topics include clinical area layout, seating, patient position, writing clinical notes and proactive stretching.

Access this program free at dwep.adavb.org.au.

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