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PAIN-FREE DENTAL ERGONOMICS STRATEGIES TO CONSIDER
  In a 2004 the National Institute of Health published a  on the prevalence of musculoskeletal complaints related to dentistry. A group of 430 dental professionals were surveyed and 62% reported having a musculoskeletal injury complaint within a 12 month period. Of that group, 35% reported having...  Read More
MEDIPOSTURE REPLACEMENT DENTAL HEADREST PILLOWS
Thousands of dental practices use memory foam neck  on their dental chairs. So when a dental pillow begins to show its age, what quality features are only found with MediPosture brand products?             Adjustable-Length Elastic Straps             Highest-Support Memory Foams in the Industry...  Read More
Categories: Periodontics
INFECTION CONTROL ON THE DENTAL CHAIR
Most dentists understand that infection-control protocols, to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, have never been more critical. Public awareness, anxiety and liability has never been higher too. Dental practices need to ensure they are taking full measure to protect the health of patients...  Read More
DENTAL PRACTICE GROWTH STRATEGY: the "Recency Effect"
Want to grow your dental practice? Talk with any dental practice growth consultant and they’ll strongly emphasize the lasting value of creating a truly remarkable patient experience. That effort becomes your professional image and what patients ultimately remember.  The dental patient experience...  Read More
THE HIDDEN COST OF CHRONIC NECK PAIN IN DENSTIRY
Business savvy dental professionals might want to consider that according to research conducted by the American College of Rheumatology, chronic neck pain is a condition “ …affecting 30 –50% of adults in the general population in any given year.” Logically, we can then reason that half of all...  Read More
A BASIC PRODUCT GUIDE FOR DENTAL PATIENT COMFORT
A BASIC PRODUCT GUIDE FOR DENTAL PATIENT COMFORT Sit back in your dental chair and let’s talk about comfort. In fact, if you’ve been working along side your dental chair for years, now might be the perfect time to put yourself back in the patient’s spot and do some reflection.   How does your neck...  Read More
Alleviate Patient Back Strain in Dental Chairs
It’s estimated that over 80% of Americans will suffer from an episode of lower back pain during their lifetime. For many dental professionals, providing comfort to patients with chronic back pain can be challenging. The simple fact is that dental chairs are designed for ergonomic benefit for the...  Read More
DENTAL ERGONOMICS REQUIRES A QUALITY NECK PILLOW
Does patient neck strain in the dental chair have you considering a dental neck pillow? The issue of patient neck discomfort is common with articulating dental chairs. This is because proper head-positioning requires setting the occlusal plane at 15-20 degrees. This backward tilt can leave the arch...  Read More
PATIENT RELAXATION – IT’S A DENTAL PRACTICE GROWTH STRATEGY
Have you deeply considered the financial impact that dental patient anxiety has on your dental practice? It’s estimated that up to 40 million people in the United States may suffer from dental anxiety or phobia. People who suffer from dental anxiety often hesitate to schedule appointments, or delay...  Read More
HOW TO AVOID PATIENT NECK STRAIN IN DENTAL CHAIRS
To help improve patient neck support in dental chairs, memory foam  are one of the best dental cushion purchases a dentist can make toward improving patient comfort in the dental chair. Clenched fists, tight mouths, head-turning, arched backs and knees pulled up are tell-tale indicators that...  Read More
Dental Patient Comfort Shouldn't Be Time-Consuming
Are you a dental operator who spends extra-time with patients to make them comfortable?  If this sounds familiar, then you understand the efficiency lost to folding towels, covering fuzzy store-bought pillows. MediPosture dental cushions maximize efficiency! Dental cushions by MediPosture...  Read More
HOW IMPORTANT IS DENTAL PATIENT COMFORT?
HOW IMPORTANT IS DENTAL PATIENT COMFORT? When is the last time your dental patients needed more comfort in the dental chair? Chances are that you make special accommodations every day.  Neck pain, lower back strain, shoulders, hips and the list goes on. The truth is, factory dental chairs aren’t...  Read More
HOW OLD IS YOUR DENTAL HEADREST PILLOW?
How old is your dental headrest pillow?   If you can’t recall, it’s probably time to replace. The average life-cycle of a typical memory foam dental cushion seems to range around 3 to 5 years.   A dental headrest with better-wear characteristics? Choose  brand and follow these tips:   1.  CLEANING...  Read More
SPECIAL NEEDS DENTISTRY: POSITIONING AND COMFORT SOLUTIONS
Special needs dentistry patients often require extra positioning considerations in the dental chair. Treatment can be challenging for the dental operator. Since most dental chairs do not offer the needed comfort, improvised solutions are usually taken. For the dental operator, this can result in...  Read More
HAS YOUR DENTAL CHAIR SEEN BETTER DAYS?
At MediPosture, we understand the success of your dental practice directly correlates to patient perception. Older or high-use dental chairs suffering from flattened, stained or torn upholstery can leave a negative impression.   Worried about upholstery repair cost or chair down-time?  Approach...  Read More
How Using a Dental Headrest Pillow Could Grow Your Practice
Do you use a dental headrest on your dental chair? If not, you should consider the potential marketing value of patient comfort. A more favorable patient comfort experience in the dental chair, could directly improve the frequency of six-month check-ups, patient retention and referrals. There is...  Read More
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