Scheduled for October 8, the webinar will address the common hand, elbow, and shoulder musculoskeletal disorders common in dental professionals. 

Henry Schein Dental is offering a webinar on hygienist ergonomics. The webinar, “Hygienist Ergonomics: New Research & Strategies to Maintain Healthy Hands, Elbows, & Shoulders,” scheduled for October 8 at 6:00 pm ET, will take a deep dive into the latest research and best practices for incorporating ergonomic changes to improve wellness and career longevity. 

Led by Edie Gibson, RDH, MS, and Cindy M. Purdy, RDH, BSDH, CEAS, the webinar will provide attendees with an understanding of the prevalence of ergonomic conditions impacting dentistry and go over the common hand, elbow, and shoulder musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) in dental professionals. Gibson and Purdy will also cover the potential risk factors leading to MSD of the hand and arm and share recent science-based, ergonomic evidence to determine how the design of a dental instrument can impact hand health. 

The webinar is sponsored by Hu-Friedy