LWW's Dental Hygiene Bookshelf

Reinforced Periodontal Instrumentationand Ergonomics for the Dental CareProviderDiane Millar, RDH, MA2007/ 48 pp./ Approx. 101 illus./ 978-0-7817-9944-7Features:•Detailed drawings and step-by-step photographsdemonstrate correct scaling techniques and ergonomicpositioning•Flip chart format provides a quick-reference, user-friendlyinterface•Presents new, innovative instrumentation techniquesdesigned to ensure optimum performance and promoteoccupational health•Each instrumentation page explains how to implementprotective ergonomic hand, wrist and arm positions withcorrect operator positioning•Shows the importance of magnification in order to sit in anergonomically correct position•Stresses the importance of stretching and exercise toincrease muscular endurance and to increase strength andflexibility•Discussions of work-related injuries along with multiplestrategies for prevention