I have never thought about having posture while cleaning teeth. After hearing the stories of the instructors, I now know it is a very important part of the job.
There are a few key points to remember:
- Adjust stool so thighs are parallel to the floor
- Position patient chair in supine position
- Adjust patient chair so operator's elbows are at waist level while performing instumentation
- Position bracket tray and unit light within easy reach
- Direct light to illuminate the area of treatment
- Back and shoulders in a relaxed position
- Do not bend over patient or cross your legs
- Keep at least one foot flat on the floor
You are now able to swivle the chair in the correct position to make it easier to remain in the correct posture while performing treatment.
- Maxillary/ mandibular right facial and maxillary/ mandibular left lingual- 9:00
- Maxillary/ mandibular left facial and maxillary/ mandibular right lingual- 10:00
- Anterior (maxillary/mandibular facial/lingual) all surfaces toward- 8:00
- Anterior (maxillary/mandibular facial/lingual) all surfaces away- 12:00
While working in the mouth, let the patient help you out (turning their head). This will make your job a lot easier while saving your body by being able to stay in the correct posture position.
If you are not use to this position, it might take a while for it to feel normal. It is hard for me, personally, to not bend over the patient to see into the mouth.
I have trained myselp the wrong way and it is a long hard road to retrain my body.
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