Skip to main content

Main menu

  • Home
  • Articles
    • Current Issue
    • Archived Issues
  • Info for
    • Authors
    • Advertisements
    • Subscribing
  • About
    • About Us
    • Editorial Board
    • JDH Reviewers
  • More
    • Alerts
    • Feedback
    • Permissions

User menu

  • Register
  • Subscribe
  • My alerts
  • Log in

Search

  • Advanced search
Journal of Dental Hygiene

Visit the American Dental Hygienists' Association's main website

  • Register
  • Subscribe
  • My alerts
  • Log in
Journal of Dental Hygiene

Advanced Search

  • Home
  • Articles
    • Current Issue
    • Archived Issues
  • Info for
    • Authors
    • Advertisements
    • Subscribing
  • About
    • About Us
    • Editorial Board
    • JDH Reviewers
  • More
    • Alerts
    • Feedback
    • Permissions
  • Visit jdenthyg on Facebook
  • Follow jdenthyg on Twitter
  • Follow jdenthyg on Instagram
  • Follow jdenthyg on Linkedin
  • RSS feeds
Research ArticleResearch

Effects of Instrument Handle Design on Dental Hygienists' Forearm Muscle Activity During Scaling

Jessica R. Suedbeck, Susan L. Tolle, Gayle McCombs, Martha L. Walker and Daniel M. Russell
American Dental Hygienists' Association June 2017, 91 (3) 47-54;
Jessica R. Suedbeck
RDH, MSDH
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
Susan L. Tolle
BSDH, MS
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
Gayle McCombs
RDH, MS
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
Martha L. Walker
PhD
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
Daniel M. Russell
PhD
  • Find this author on Google Scholar
  • Find this author on PubMed
  • Search for this author on this site
  • Article
  • Figures & Data
  • References
  • Info & Metrics
  • PDF
Loading

References

  1. ↵
    1. Hayes MJ,
    2. Smith DR,
    3. Cockrell D
    . Prevalence and correlates of musculoskeletal disorders among Australian dental hygiene students. Int J Dent Hygiene. 2009 Aug 1;7:176-181.
    OpenUrl
    1. Hayes MJ,
    2. Taylor JA,
    3. Smith DR
    . Predictors of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental hygienists. Int J Dent Hygiene. 2012 Nov 1;10:265-269.
    OpenUrl
    1. Vidal HF,
    2. Soriano EP,
    3. Caldas AF,
    4. et al
    . Cumulative trauma disorders among dentists. J Musculoskelet Pain. 2014 Jun 1;22(2):193-198.
    OpenUrl
    1. Morse T,
    2. Bruneau H,
    3. Michalak-Turcotte C,
    4. et al
    . Musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and shoulder in dental hygienists and dental hygiene students. J Dent Hyg. 2007 Jan 1;81(1):1-16.
    OpenUrlFREE Full Text
    1. Carvalho MVD,
    2. Soriano EP,
    3. Caldas A,
    4. et al
    . Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among Brazilian dental students. J Dent Educ. 2009 May 1;73(5):624-630.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
    1. Hayes M,
    2. Smith D,
    3. Taylor J
    . Musculoskeletal disorders in a 3 year longitudinal cohort of dental hygiene students. J Dent Hyg. 2014 Feb 1;88(1):36-41.
    OpenUrlFREE Full Text
  2. ↵
    1. Simmer-Beck M,
    2. Branson B
    . An evidence-based review of ergonomic features of dental hygiene instruments. Work. 2010 Jan 1;35(4):477-485.
    OpenUrlPubMed
    1. Hayes M,
    2. Cockrell D,
    3. Smith DR
    . A systematic review of musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals. Int J Dent Hyg. 2009 Aug 1;7(3):159-165.
    OpenUrlPubMed
    1. Hayes MJ,
    2. Smith DR,
    3. Cockrell D
    . An international review of musculoskeletal disorders in the dental hygiene profession. Int Dent J. 2010 Oct 1;60(5):343-352.
    OpenUrlPubMed
    1. Morse T,
    2. Bruneau H,
    3. Dussetschleger J
    . Musculoskeletal disorders of the neck and shoulder in the dental professions. Work. 2010 Jan 1;35:419-429.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  3. ↵
    1. Kierklo A,
    2. Kobus A,
    3. Jaworska M,
    4. et al
    . Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among dentists-a questionnaire survey. Ann Agric Environ Med. 2011 Jan 1;18:79-84.
    OpenUrlPubMed
  4. ↵
    1. Bureau of Labor Statistics,
    2. US Department of Labor
    , special report [Internet] 2004 Jun 23 [cited 2014 Jan 13] Available from: http://www.bls.gov/bls/bureau-of-labor-statistics-information-guide.pdf.
    1. Humann P,
    2. Rowe DJ
    . Relationship of musculoskeletal disorder pain to patterns of clinical care in California dental hygienists. J Dent Hyg. 2015 Oct 1;89(5): 305-312.
    OpenUrlFREE Full Text
    1. Graham C
    . Ergonomics in dentistry, part 1. Dent Today. 2002 Apr 1;21(4):98-103.
    OpenUrlPubMed
    1. Anton D,
    2. Rosecrance J,
    3. Merlino L,
    4. et al
    . Prevalence of musculoskeletal symptoms and carpal tunnel syndrome among dental hygienists. Am J Ind Med. 2002 Sep 1;42(3):248-257.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  5. ↵
    1. Lalumandier JA,
    2. McPhee SD
    . Prevalence and risk factors of hand problems and carpal tunnel syndrome among dental hygienists. J Dent Hyg. 2001 Spring;75:130-133.
    OpenUrlPubMed
    1. Leggat PA,
    2. Smith DR
    . Musculoskeletal disorders self-reported by dentists in Queensland, Australia. Aust Dent J. 2006 Dec 1;51:(4):324-327.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science
  6. ↵
    1. Hayes MJ,
    2. Smith DR,
    3. Taylor JA
    . Musculoskeletal disorders and symptom severity among Australian dental hygienists. BMC Res Notes, 2013 Jul 4;6(1):1-5.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  7. ↵
    1. Dong H,
    2. Loomer P,
    3. Barr A,
    4. et al
    . The effect of tool handle shape on hand muscle load and pinch force in a simulated dental scaling task. Appl Ergon. 2006 Sep 30;38(5):525-531.
    OpenUrl
  8. ↵
    1. Dong H,
    2. Barr A,
    3. Loomer P,
    4. et al
    . The effects of periodontal instrument handle design on hand muscle load and pinch force. J Am Dent Assoc. 2006 Aug 31;137:1123-1130.
    OpenUrlAbstract/FREE Full Text
  9. ↵
    1. Martin BJ,
    2. Armstrong TJ,
    3. Foulke JA,
    4. et al
    . Keyboard reaction force and finger flexor electromyograms during computer keyboard work. Hum Factors 1996 Dec 1;38(4):654-64.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  10. ↵
    1. Jacobson M,
    2. Rempel D,
    3. Martin B,
    4. et al
    . Comparison of surface to indwelling extrinsic finger muscle EMG during use of computer pointing devices. Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Annual Meeting. SAGE Publications, 1998 Oct 1; 42(6).
  11. ↵
    1. Jarvik JG,
    2. Yuen E,
    3. Kliot M
    . Diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome: electrodiagnostic and MR imaging evaluation. Neuroimage. 2004 Feb 29;14:93-102.
    OpenUrl
    1. Burden A,
    2. Bartlett R
    . Normalisation of EMG amplitude: an evaluation and comparison of old and new methods. Med Eng Phys 1999 May 31;21:247-257.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMedWeb of Science
    1. Bolga LA,
    2. Uhl TL
    . Reliability of electromyographic normalization methods for evaluationg the HIP musculature. J Electromyogr Kinesiol. 2007 Feb 28;17(1):102-111.
    OpenUrlCrossRefPubMed
  12. ↵
    1. Netto KJ,
    2. Burnett AF
    . Reliability of normalization methods for EMG analysis of neck muscles. Work. 2006 Jan 1; 26:123-130.
    OpenUrlPubMed
PreviousNext
Back to top

In this issue

American Dental Hygienists Association: 91 (3)
American Dental Hygienists' Association
Vol. 91, Issue 3
June 2017
  • Table of Contents
  • Index by author
  • Complete Issue (PDF)
Print
Download PDF
Article Alerts
Sign In to Email Alerts with your Email Address
Email Article

Thank you for your interest in spreading the word on Journal of Dental Hygiene.

NOTE: We only request your email address so that the person you are recommending the page to knows that you wanted them to see it, and that it is not junk mail. We do not capture any email address.

Enter multiple addresses on separate lines or separate them with commas.
Effects of Instrument Handle Design on Dental Hygienists' Forearm Muscle Activity During Scaling
(Your Name) has sent you a message from Journal of Dental Hygiene
(Your Name) thought you would like to see the Journal of Dental Hygiene web site.
CAPTCHA
This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions.
Citation Tools
Effects of Instrument Handle Design on Dental Hygienists' Forearm Muscle Activity During Scaling
Jessica R. Suedbeck, Susan L. Tolle, Gayle McCombs, Martha L. Walker, Daniel M. Russell
American Dental Hygienists' Association Jun 2017, 91 (3) 47-54;

Citation Manager Formats

  • BibTeX
  • Bookends
  • EasyBib
  • EndNote (tagged)
  • EndNote 8 (xml)
  • Medlars
  • Mendeley
  • Papers
  • RefWorks Tagged
  • Ref Manager
  • RIS
  • Zotero
Share
Effects of Instrument Handle Design on Dental Hygienists' Forearm Muscle Activity During Scaling
Jessica R. Suedbeck, Susan L. Tolle, Gayle McCombs, Martha L. Walker, Daniel M. Russell
American Dental Hygienists' Association Jun 2017, 91 (3) 47-54;
del.icio.us logo Twitter logo Facebook logo Mendeley logo
  • Tweet Widget
  • Facebook Like

Jump to section

  • Article
    • Abstract
    • Introduction
    • Methods
    • Statistical Anaysis
    • Discussion
    • Conclusions
    • Acknowledgements
    • Footnotes
    • References
  • Figures & Data
  • Info & Metrics
  • References
  • PDF

Similar Articles

More in this TOC Section

  • Implementation of the 2017 Classification of Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases by Clinical Dental Hygienists
  • Dental Hygiene Students’ Education and Intent to Use Recommended Communication Techniques
  • Dental Hygiene Student and Faculty Perspectives on Disposable vs. Traditional Local Anesthetic Syringes: A pilot study
Show more Research

Related Articles

  • No related articles found.
  • PubMed
  • Google Scholar

Keywords

  • instrument design
  • musculoskeletal disorders
  • cumulative trauma disorders
  • ergonomics

About

  • About ADHA
  • About JDH
  • JDH Reviewers
  • Contact Us

Helpful Links

  • Submit a Paper
  • Author Guidelines
  • Permissions
  • FAQs

More Information

  • Advertise
  • Subscribe
  • Email Alerts
  • Help

ISSN #: 1553-0205

Copyright © 2025 American Dental Hygienists’ Association

Powered by HighWire