DTFT - Mind your Back! Prevention of MS Disorders' (NW220105B)

Availability

Course has taken place

Subject

Posture

Description

Revision of the importance of good posture and ideal positioning for clinical dental treatment.

Additional information

This study session will be delivered by MS Teams

Registration is at 13:15pm

Venue

MS Teams, Webinar

Date & time

Wednesday 5 January 2022, 13:30 to 14:30

Lecturer

Mrs Tracy Thompson

Target audience

Mandatory: Dental Foundation Therapist

Development outcome

B, C

Course style

Lecture

Core topic

Not a core topic

Catering

None

CPD hours

1:00

Cost

No charge

Aims

To increase awareness of how to prevention MSD for the DTFT and provide practical advice.

Objectives

Discuss the risk factors of poor working positions
Define the aetiology, symptoms and preventive measures for musculoskeletal problems
Demonstrate the principles of correct posture and positioning
Outline equipment and exercises that can help prevent and manage musculoskeletal problems

Learning outcomes

Following the session, participants will:

Appreciate the evidence related to musculoskeletal disorders in dentistry
Understand the causes and effects of poor posture in dentistry
Recognise common errors related to poor posture
Practise methods of maintaining good posture in dentistry
Have an awareness of equipment and exercises that can help prevent and manage musculoskeletal problems