Stephanie Botts, RDH

Dental Hygiene
Prioritize the most important piece of ergonomic equipment
The most important piece of ergonomic equipment is not a chair, loupe, instrument, or handpiece. It isn't in the design and doesn't come with a price tag. But it is an essential component for practicing ergonomically and safely, writes registered dental hygienist Stephanie Botts in this review of ergonomic essentials.
July 11, 2021
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