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Ergonomics SA
Ergonomics SA
A dentist works upright on a saddle stool with magnification loupes, the patient at elbow heightIllustrative

Dental posture checklist

Operator, assistant and patient positioning checks for every operatory.

Operator

  • Hips slightly higher than knees - saddle or tilted seat.
  • Upper arms close to the trunk; forearms near horizontal.
  • Neck flexion kept small - loupes with the right declination angle.

Assistant

  • Seated 10-15 cm higher than the operator, with trunk support.
  • Instruments within forearm reach; avoid twisting.

Patient and equipment

  • Patient chair adjusted to the operator, not the other way round.
  • Light aligned with line of sight to avoid head tilting.

Work pattern

  • Micro-breaks between patients; alternate long and short procedures where possible.

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