Health and Wellness of the Dental Practitioner – Michigan Dental Association
About This Event
Dental professionals face high rates of musculoskeletal pain due to the physical demands of clinical work. This course offers practical, wellness-based strategies to reduce risk and improve overall health. Topics include nutrition, hydration, ergonomic considerations, mini-breaks, warm-up and cool-down routines, and pain management techniques, all aimed at helping practitioners stay healthy, mobile, and pain-free throughout their careers.
Learning Objectives
- Reduce risk of musculoskeletal injury through ergonomic strategies
- Implement nutrition and hydration practices to support practitioner health
- Adopt mini-breaks and warm-up/cool-down routines to maintain mobility
- Apply basic pain management techniques to address common clinical discomforts
Additional Event Information
Target Audience
Dental professionals (Dentists, Dental Staff, Dental Students)
Event Format
In-person
CE Credits
1*