Comparison of muscle activity associated with structural differences in dental hygiene mirrors

M Simmer-Beck, KK Bray, B Branson… - American Dental …, 2006 - jdh.adha.org
Purpose. Ergonomic studies suggest that the commonly used pinch grasp, held in a static
position, is a contributing factor for dental Hygienists' development of work-related …

An evidence-based review of ergonomic features of dental hygiene instruments

M Simmer-Beck, BG Branson - Work, 2010 - content.iospress.com
Objectives: The purpose of this paper is to describe the research identifying dental hygiene
risk factors, outline the structural characteristics of the various tools that dental hygienists …

Effects of instrument handle design on dental hygienists' forearm muscle activity during scaling

JR Suedbeck, SL Tolle, G McCombs… - American Dental …, 2017 - jdh.adha.org
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of 4 different commercially
available instrument handle designs (A. 16 grams and 12.7 mm diameter, B. 23 grams and …

An investigation of ergonomic interventions in dental hygiene work

CA Smith, CM Sommerich, GA Mirka, MC George - Applied ergonomics, 2002 - Elsevier
Alternative methods for viewing teeth while performing simulated dental procedures were
investigated. The methods allowed participants to assume postures requiring less neck …

The effects of periodontal instrument handle design on hand muscle load and pinch force

H Dong, A Barr, P Loomer, C LaRoche, E Young… - The Journal of the …, 2006 - Elsevier
Background In comparison with people in other occupations, dentists and dental hygienists
are at increased risk of developing work-related musculoskeletal disorders, including carpal …

Effect of magnification lenses on student operator posture

BG Branson, KK Bray, C Gadbury‐Amyot… - Journal of dental …, 2004 - Wiley Online Library
A distinct body of literature supports the association between clinical postures of the dental
practitioner and work‐related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMD). Several aids or devices …

Effects of 5 different finger rest positions on arm muscle activity during scaling by dental hygiene students

ME Cosaboom-FitzSimons, SL Tolle… - American Dental …, 2008 - jdh.adha.org
Purpose. This study was conducted to determine the effects of 5 different finger rest
positions: opposite arch, standard intraoral, basic extraoral, cross arch, and finger on finger …

[HTML][HTML] The combination of different ergonomic supports during dental procedures reduces the muscle activity of the neck and shoulder

JA García-Vidal, M López-Nicolás… - Journal of Clinical …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Ergonomic supports have become popular for the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders.
This study sought to evaluate the efficacy of different ergonomic supports and their …

Comparison of corded and cordless handpieces on forearm muscle activity, procedure time and ease of use during simulated tooth polishing

G McCombs, DM Russell - American Dental Hygienists' Association, 2014 - jdh.adha.org
Purpose: Dental professionals suffer from a high prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal
disorders (MSD). Dental hygienists in particular have a high prevalence of pain in the …

Work load, fatigue, and pause patterns in clinical dental hygiene.

T Oberg, A Karsznia, L Sandsjö… - Journal of Dental …, 1995 - europepmc.org
Purpose Previous studies have suggested that high frequencies of shoulder and neck
complaints in dental hygienists mainly were due to longstanding, low-level static load of the …