Title: Demonstrate ergonomics in the dental setting.
Course: Dental Careers I (14054-I) > Section: Demonstrating Administrative Functions and Chairside Procedures

Demonstration should include

- identifying risk factors that can contribute to injury
- assuming the neutral position
- performing exercises that reduce strain
- identifying the four zones of activity (i.e., operator’s zone, assistant’s zone, transfer zone, static zone)
- positioning while wearing dental magnification lenses.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What is meant by the term ergonomics?
- What is the goal of ergonomics?
- What types of disorders are musculoskeletal disorders?