How the Hips and Back Make a Huge Difference in Patient Comfort
As dental professionals, we tend to focus our attention on what happens from the neck up. After all, that’s where the work is. But when it comes to patient comfort, what’s happening below the shoulders is important to whether a patient remains still, relaxed, and cooperative throughout their appointment. Specifically, the hips and lower back […]
Small Changes That Make It Easier to Treat Dental Patients
Every day in spent in a dental office brings a new mix of patient personalities, treatment challenges, and time constraints. Some patients sit back, relax, and make treatment easy. Others? Not so much. Whether it’s a nervous first timer, a patient with mobility issues, or someone who just can’t get comfortable, there are always factors […]
Upgrading Your Dental Chair Improves Patient Comfort and Treatment
One of the most overlooked details in any dental settings is the padding on the dental chair. While it might seem like a basic feature, the quality of your chair pad plays a direct role in patient comfort and even your own ergonomics as a provider. At Crescent Products, we’ve worked with dentists and hygienists […]
What Makes a Dental Headrest Ergonomically Designed?
At Crescent Products, we offer a range of memory foam dental headrests designed to provide support for both patients and added comfort for practitioners. These dental headrests allow dentists and hygienists to work more comfortably, ultimately leading to better patient care. But what goes into their ergonomic design, and how does it make for better […]
How to Treat Faster and More Comfortably as a Dental Care Provider
As a dentist or hygienist, do you experience fatigue, muscle strain, and even long-term musculoskeletal issues due to improper positioning and patient movement? By making strategic adjustments to both ergonomics and workflow, you can work more comfortably and efficiently while providing better care for your patients. One of the most effective ways to improve both […]
Struggling With Pain as a Dentist? Try Supporting Your Patients’ Backs.
Patients spend extended periods in dental chairs. Without proper support, this can lead to discomfort, restlessness, and even long-term musculoskeletal issues. That’s because one of the most overlooked aspects of dental treatment is back support. What’s more is that proper lumbar support not only improves the patient’s experience but also allows you, dentists and hygienists, […]
Dental Chair Additions That Improve Comfort and Efficiency
Your dental chair is one of the most important treatment tools in your office. It’s where patients spend most of their time during a visit, and it can affect the strain you feel as you perform long and often physically demanding procedures. While modern dental chairs are designed with some ergonomic features, they often […]
Why You Should be Concerned About Neck Support in Your Dental Patients
When patients settle into a dental chair, their neck support may not be the first thing on your mind, but it should be. Proper neck support is not just a luxury; it’s a necessity for providing good dental care. Ergonomic neck support not only makes the patient experience better, it also helps dental professionals maintain […]
How Do Dental Headrests Work?
Dental appointments often come with a mix of emotions. Patients hope for a comfortable experience, while dentists and hygienists aim for precision and efficiency. One often-overlooked factor that links these goals together and makes them both attainable is using the right dental headrest. These dental chair accessories help increase patient comfort, ensure proper positioning, and […]
Dentists Can Fix Their Pain by Changing Their Posture. Here’s How.
Dentists spend long hours working in static positions, often leaning over patients in awkward angles. You know it, and it’s why you likely experience pain and discomfort as you work. Poor posture can lead to chronic pain and long-term musculoskeletal issues, which can eventually decrease your ability to work comfortably and efficiently. What exactly is […]