Dentistry is a demanding profession that requires dentists to spend long hours in precise, sometimes awkward positions. The dental chair is the central hub of dental practice, and its ergonomic design plays a critical role in ensuring both patient comfort and dentist well-being. In this article, we will explore the importance of ergonomic dental chairs and how they enhance comfort, productivity, and overall health for dentists.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of dental care, Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) have emerged as a dominant force. Unlike solo practices, DSOs often oversee multiple dental clinics, pooling resources and centralizing certain administrative functions. As technology plays an increasingly critical role in dental care, one tool stands out for its impact on clinical outcomes as well as promoting long-term ergonomics for each doctor: the dental microscope.

This article contains excerpted material from Decisions in Dentistry. Written by Juan Carlos Ortiz Hugues, DDS, CEAS, an Endodontist practicing in Panama. He is a...

Integrating a dental microscope into your practice should feel like a “win”. After all, you’re expecting to benefits from the enhanced visualization, improved treatment outcomes, and ergonomic improvements offered by your scope. But, like any new tech in your operatory, the learning curve to get proficient can seem overwhelming.

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So, your practice recently purchased or is now considering a dental microscope. As a surgical assistant, this could be a revolution in how you and your surgeon diagnose, create treatment plans, conduct procedures, review post-op and even more. Plus, it could improve your communication during operations, as you both now have the ability to see into the oral cavity at the same time, at higher magnification levels.

Becoming a dentist means seeking to be a lifelong learner. This is not only because of the ever-changing nature of dentistry, but every state dental board has continuing education requirements to renew your license each renewal period.

This article contains excerpted material fromDecisions in Dentistry.Written by Juan Carlos Ortiz Hugues, DDS, CEAS, an Endodontist practicing in Panama. He is a...

Community Health Organizations (CHOs) play a pivotal role in offering affordable and accessible healthcare services to underserved populations. Oftentimes, you have a rotational schedule with specialists, such as ENTs, to travel in and out of your facility to offer specialized services to the community.

Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have long presented significant challenges to the well-being and longevity of dentists. In a profession like yours, where long hours are spent performing repetitive movements in a sitting position, your risk of musculoskeletal disorders increases.