Category: Ergonomics

From patients to patient care, front office duties, and simply running a business, there’s a lot for dentists to keep track of. It’s no wonder that simple ergonomics are not at the top of anyone’s mind while they are treating patients. But forgetting to position oneself correctly during treatment is the leading cause of back, neck, wrist, […]

The occlusal plane, the imaginary plane that is formed by the occlusal surfaces of a person’s teeth when they close their jaw, is well known to anyone who has studied dentistry. But did you know that its importance extends beyond dental treatment? It helps with more than giving a patient a straight, pleasant smile. It can also help prevent musculoskeletal […]

Dentists and hygienists are no strangers to pain and discomfort. Most, if not all, dental professionals will experience some sort of musculoskeletal pain at some point in their long careers. But this doesn’t have to be the case. The key to having a pain free career is knowing the causes of pain. These are the […]

Since it’s so easy for dentists and hygienists to become wrapped up in excessive patient loads, treatment and running their own dental office, it’s no wonder that patient positioning isn’t at the top of their minds. While treating your patients with care is vital, did you know that proper patient positioning can help reduce and […]

Approximately 70 percent of dentists experience back pain at some point their careers, and this leads to fewer patients being seen, more time taken off work, shorter careers and an overall decrease in the quality of life. What’s the cause of this? It’s been argued that the traditional, flat-seat dental operator stool may be to […]

Both dynamic and static activities cause musculoskeletal disorders, a new study has shown. That same study reported that over 69% of the dental students complained of pain in at least one part of their body, and it’s not just newcomers to the industry who are feeling the pain of being a dental operator. Research has […]

It’s in everything from mattresses to pillows and dental headrests, but how does memory foam actually work, and what makes it spring back into its original shape without incurring damage? While we won’t say exactly which materials we use in our memory foam headrests and other products, we can talk a bit about what memory […]

At Crescent Products, we have created a whole line of dental chair accessories that help dentists keep their patients comfortable while positioning them in ways that make it more comfortable to treat. While each product provides a different level of comfort, they all come together to make a treatment experience that can’t be found anywhere […]

Dental operators have long battled the problem of musculoskeletal pain, which is usually caused by maintaining poor posture during treatment. Because of the volume of patients dental operators treat, and the duration of the procedures, pain and discomfort are inevitable. But what causes operators to maintain poor posture, and can it be avoided? The Effects […]