Have you experienced hand, wrist or shoulder pain associated with dental hygiene work? |
515 total votes |
|
| 92% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 8% |
| b. No |
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Have you experienced back or neck pain associated with dental hygiene work? |
497 total votes |
|
| 91% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 9% |
| b. No |
|
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Have you been diagnosed with carpel tunnel problems? |
499 total votes |
|
| 19% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 81% |
| b. No |
|
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Have you had surgery for carpel tunnel problems? |
498 total votes |
|
| 9% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 91% |
| b. No |
|
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Do you do stretches and exercises during the workday? |
502 total votes |
|
| 32% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 19% |
| b. No |
|
| 49% |
| c. I mean to, but often forget |
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Do you use an operator chair with arm rests? |
498 total votes |
|
| 5% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 95% |
| b. No |
|
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Is your operator stool adjustable? |
503 total votes |
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| 87% |
| a. Up and down only |
|
| 1% |
| b. Up and down and arm rests |
|
| 10% |
| c. Up and down, arm rests, and back |
|
| 2% |
| d. Not adjustable |
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While working, where are your forearms? |
497 total votes |
|
| 32% |
| a. Parallel to the ground |
|
| 45% |
| b. Slanted slightly upward |
|
| 23% |
| c. Slanted slightly downward |
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What does your seated position look like? |
498 total votes |
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| 57% |
| a. Thighs parallel to the floor |
|
| 42% |
| b. Hips higher than thighs |
|
| 1% |
| c. Knees higher than hips |
|
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Where is your seating position primarily? |
498 total votes |
|
| 74% |
| a. From the side of the patient |
|
| 5% |
| b. Facing the patient |
|
| 21% |
| c. From the back of the patient |
|
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Do you need to perch on the edge of your chair to work? |
498 total votes |
|
| 50% |
| a. Sometime |
|
| 25% |
| b. Often |
|
| 25% |
| c. Never |
|
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What is the delivery system for your operatory? |
493 total votes |
|
| 28% |
| a. Rear delivery |
|
| 52% |
| b. Side deliver |
|
| 20% |
| c. Over the patient delivery |
|
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How often do you notice reaching or twisting in uncomfortable positions? |
503 total votes |
|
| 63% |
| a. Everyday |
|
| 35% |
| b. Occasionally |
|
| 2% |
| c. Never |
|
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Do you ever work standing up? |
503 total votes |
|
| 1% |
| a. With all my patients |
|
| 71% |
| b. Occasionally |
|
| 2% |
| c. Some with each patient |
|
| 5% |
| d. Some each day |
|
| 21% |
| e. Never |
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Have you ever purchased your own loupes, light or operator chair? |
500 total votes |
|
| 52% |
| a. Yes |
|
| 48% |
| b. No |
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