title: The ergonomic conundrum for technology integration.
abstract: In the operatory of today, the opportunities are great. Space is at a premium and integration is a must. By consolidating the operator's primary supplies, which formerly were spread around the room, performance improves and space is gained for the successful introduction of high technology. Room cost decreases, permitting more networked rooms in less space at a lower cost. The productive potential of today's practice is greater than ever before; however, to gain the most from these opportunities, a change must occur in our perception of the treatment environment. When designing an office for the coming decades, it is vitally important to create a space for the future, not the past. Dentists must be willing to look objectively at their clinical environment and be willing to gain a clear sense of future needs. Your new treatment room can become a tool for future growth and prosperity or a museum about dentistry's past. Opportunity knocks.
authors.affiliation: Design/Ergonomics, USA. djahearn@desergo.com
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Ahearn
mesh_terms: D003748:Dental Equipment; D003770:Dental Offices; D006804:Ergonomics; D006801:Humans; D007374:Interior Design and Furnishings; D018511:Systems Integration; D013674:Technology, Dental; D014941:Work Simplification