Ergonomics and the dental office: an overview and consideration of regulatory influences
Laderas, S.; Felsenfeld, A.L.
Journal of the California Dental Association 30(2): 135 137-8
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 1043-2256 PMID: 11881958 Document Number: 544046
Nearly 2 million workers suffer from musculoskeletal disorders each year. These problems are caused by repetitive, awkward, or stressful motions. Dental health care workers are susceptible to these types of injuries. This article will discuss state and federal programs to control job-related injuries and relate the regulations to dental practice.