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Giving Dentistry A Hand: Occupational Therapy Msd Prevention In Dentistry, Andrea Bilotti
Giving Dentistry A Hand: Occupational Therapy Msd Prevention In Dentistry, Andrea Bilotti
Occupational Therapy Capstones
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) pose a significant threat to the dental profession. There are many risk factors inherent in the tasks of dental professionals that could lead to MSDs. A literature review from professional literature, journal articles, and professional websites was used to determine the various risk factors and types of MSDs that occur in the dental profession; best practices in MSD prevention in the dental field; and the role of occupational therapy ergonomic intervention in the dental field. The information has a solid foundation in Malcolm Knowles' theory of Andragogy.
To gather real life information, visits to a dental office …