I recently had the honour of speaking at the New Dentist Study Club in Toronto and couldn’t help but feel a significant sense of responsibility. The talk on ergonomics for dentists was not just about improving workplace comfort, it was about preserving careers and enhancing the quality of life for dedicated dental professionals. Dentists (and their … Read more
The new dental hygiene graduate is filled with enthusiasm and the promise of the future but their path can be full of landmines if they do not have life balance. This article was designed to provide support for a busy new professional and equally exciting personal life. The new graduate may be saddled with heavy … Read more
Abstract This article will present a review of the literature regarding the high rates of hearing loss, tinnitus and related comorbidities, affecting general dentists, specialists and assistants, as a result of the excessive noise produced by the dental high-speed handpiece (HP) (Fig. 1A). In comparison to other medical practitioners, including dentists who rarely use the … Read more