Programme scientifique - Ordre des dentistes du Québec

Lundi 30 mai 2011 I Monday May 30 th , 2011
Neck, Back & Beyond: Preventing Pain for
Peak Productivity
I 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. I Room: 517 A I D,H,A I 3 CDEU I
Bethany Valachi, PT, MS, CEAS
Portland, Oregon
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Chairperson: Mrs. Sophia Baltiz
This interactive, research-based seminar for dentists, hygienists and assistants
bridges the gap between dental ergonomics and work-related pain so you can
work more comfortably, prevent injuries and extend your career. Discover how
posture, movement, equipment selection and adjustment impact your health,
and implement powerful prevention strategies in the operatory.
Course Objectives:
• Properly position patient, headrest and light to treat various arches and
quadrants;
• Identify the 3 essential ergonomic criteria for selecting loupes;
• Recognize and prevent common MSDs in dentistry;
• Selection and adjustment guidelines for delivery systems, stools and chairs;
• Apply proper body mechanics to prevent back, neck and shoulder pain.
Mrs. Bethany Valachi is a physical therapist, dental ergonomic consultant and author of “Practice
Dentistry Pain-Free”. She is CEO of Posturedontics® and ergonomics instructor at OHSU School of
Dentistry in Portland, Oregon.