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Volume 4, Issue 5 J Interdiscipl Med Dent Sci
ISSN: 2376-032X JIMDS, an open access journal
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Restorative Dentistry 2016
October 20-21, 2016
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October 20-21, 2016 Houston, USA
International Conference on
Restorative Dentistry and Prosthodontics
Alan J Kilistoff, J Interdiscipl Med Dent Sci 2016, 4:5(Suppl)
Ergonomics and surgical loupes magnification in dental practice
Repetitive strain injuries and pain experienced by dentists and dental hygienists are a common occurrence. In a study
by Rucker and Sunnell (2000), 34% of dentists attribute their pain entirely to their work in dentistry, and another 54%
attributed their pain at least partially to their work in dentistry. Other studies indicate that hygienists are at least as vulnerable
to developing chronic pain from their work. There is some evidence to support that developing and maintaining good working
posture can reduce the risk of developing pain and musculo-skeletal disorders. The challenge is to have good posture and to
be able to perform the many tasks that are unique to dentistry. Knowledge and experience is readily available on how to sit
and to function properly at a desk or other office setting. Little is taught on how to deliver dental services while maintaining
good posture. This presentation will discuss tips and techniques that will allow the dental practitioner to perform optimally
and reduce the risk of musculo-skeletal disorders. By operating in balance, dental practitioners, can not only work more
comfortably, but can reduce the risk of chronic pain that may limit their dental career.
Biography
Alan J Kilistoff is currently a Clinical Professor at the University of Alberta, Canada. He graduated from the University of British Columbia, Canada, in 1976 with
a DMD, and practiced in a private clinic for 28 years. He started teaching at the University of British Columbia in 2000, moved to the University of Saskatchewan
in 2005 and is currently teaching at the University of Alberta. In 2009, he received a Master of Education Technology from the University of British Columbia.
His current interests are: Ergonomics and dental loupes magnification, dental materials, dental education (particularly tacit knowledge and psycho-motor skill
development) and operative dentistry.
Alan J Kilistoff
University of Alberta, Canada