Ergonomics and the Dental Office: An Overview and Consideration of Regulatory Influences
Following the state and federal programs to control job-related injuries is not only necessary by law but also may help a dentist prolong his or her career.
Sandy Laderas, RDAEF, CDA, MA, and Alan L. Felsenfeld, MA, DDS

Ergonomic Risk Factors Associated With Clinical Dentistry
By identifying and adjusting one’s posture, the dentist can prevent many of the injuries associated with the practice of dentistry.
Lance M. Rucker, DDS, and Susanne Sunell, BA, Dip. DH, MA

Repetitive Motion Hand Disorders
This paper describes the anatomy, diagnosis and treatment of the most common repetitive motion disorders - carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, and De Quervain’s tenosynovitis.
Douglas H.C.L. Chin, MD, and Neil F. Jones, MD

Ergonomic Benefits of Surgical Telescope Systems: Selection Guidelines
By using an appropriate pair of surgical telescopes, the dentist can maintain an ergonomically beneficial posture while performing dentistry.
B.J. Chang, PhD

Injury Prevention for the Practice of Dentistry
This article offers a routine of exercises that a dentist can perform to prevent injuries associated with dental practice.
Adam J. Yoser, DC, and Ronald S. Mito, DDS