Why You Should Stand More During Your Dental Workday “Sitting is the new smoking”—you’ve probably heard the phrase by now. And while it...

If you're a dental professional dealing with tight, rock-hard upper traps, you're not alone . The upper trapezius muscles often become...

Neutral posture in the operatory Let’s talk about neutral posture —because if you’re a dental clinician, your neck (and your entire...

Dental Delivery Systems (courtesy of Midmark) As a dental hygienist and ergonomics specialist, I’ve seen firsthand how different delivery...

Help your positioning with cushions As a dental professional and ergonomic specialist, I know firsthand how frustrating it is when a...

Awkward postures with poor suction technique Suction is one of those things in dentistry that seems simple—until it’s not. A good suction...

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The Dental Access Model Act , as introduced by the American Dental Association has sparked controversy across our industry. I sat down...

Rear delivery units are great—when you have an assistant. But when you're working solo? They can be a nightmare for ergonomics. These...

⚠️Graphic Photos Ahead⚠️ A few months into my very first hygiene job, I noticed something odd: a little lump on the top of my left wrist...

The older I get, the more I realize the importance of brain health. When I think of myself at 80 or 90, I still want to have a healthy,...

Have you ever wondered what the best clock position is for us? While several factors dictate where we will be, some positions are better...

Learn correct working distance for best posture in dentistry

Why Holiday Treats Are the Sneaky Villains of Musculoskeletal Pain: It’s that magical time of year when the office break room turns into...

If you ask most people if they want to lose weight, they would say yes, but in actuality, they’re looking to lose fat. The one thing...

I recently ran a poll on Instagram asking people's biggest ergonomic concern. The response I saw more than anything else? Patient...

Many dental professionals have extremely tight and rigid trapezious muscles (specifically the upper traps) and oftentimes, develop pain...

Indirect vision isn’t just a technique—it’s a cornerstone of ergonomic and effective dentistry. Whether you’re a seasoned clinician or...

When I'm assessing clinicians who polish, one standard recommendation I have is to try polishing first. Why? In my experience, it is a...

Bookmark this post! Lots of tips here: Ergonomics is a complex topic with many factors. So I have simplified things down to the top 5...