title: Ergonomics and the dental office: an overview and consideration of regulatory influences.
abstract: Nearly 2 million workers suffer from musculoskeletal disorders each year. These problems are caused by repetitive, awkward, or stressful motions. Dental health care workers are susceptible to these types of injuries. This article will discuss state and federal programs to control job-related injuries and relate the regulations to dental practice.
authors.affiliation: Dental Auxiliary Utilization Program, University of California at Los Angeles School of Dentistry, USA.
authors.forename: Sandy
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Laderas
authors.forename: Alan L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Felsenfeld
mesh_terms: D002140:California; D012090:Cumulative Trauma Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003748:Dental Equipment / Q000009:adverse effects; D006804:Ergonomics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006801:Humans; D009140:Musculoskeletal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D016272:Occupational Health / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D011187:Posture; D013219:State Government; D014481:United States; D014489:United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration