FEP-8 Ergonomics in Dentistry - Protect Your Money Maker!
CE Hours: 1.0
Description: Working in dentistry doesn't have to hurt! Stop the aches and pains commonly associated with the practice of dentistry and protect your physical health with the use of ergonomic equipment, practical ergonomic strategies and understanding the important roll that posture enhancing exercises plays in reducing workplace pain. Experience this highly interactive program practicing chairside stretches to make a mind muscle connection for use in a daily release of chronically tight muscles.
Learning Objectives:
- Define risk factors for work related pain for dental clinicians.
- Implement practical solutions for a correct workspace.
- Demonstrate workday stretches of chronically tight muscle groups to be done chairside.
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Katrina Klein, RDH
Katrina Klein is a full time practicing 16 year registered dental hygienist, certified ergonomic assessment specialist, national speaker, author, competitive body builder, certified personal trainer, and biomechanics nerd. She knows first hand the struggle of working in a stationary, inflexible environment. Katrina has dedicated herself to helping others prevent injury in the workplace, free themselves from physical discomfort in their dental career. She's the founder of ErgoFitLife, where ergonomics and fitness are a lifestyle to prevent, reduce or eliminate pain.
Disclosure(s): Crown Seating: Honorarium (Ongoing); Lumadent: Honorarium (Ongoing); PerioProtect: Honorarium (Ongoing); Young Innovations: Honorarium (Ongoing)
