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Reducing stress in the operatory.

G Freedman·F Goldstep·L Kechkes
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Dentists can minimize the levels of physical and mental stress in dental offices by selecting suitable equipment and maintaining proper posture. The specific positions and allowable movements require a vigilant attitude on the part of dentists until these habits become established and are practiced routinely.

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Dental OfficesDentistsErgonomicsGuidelines as TopicHumansOccupational DiseasesPostureStress, PhysiologicalJournal Article

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G Freedman, F Goldstep, L Kechkes. 1997. Reducing stress in the operatory.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9560609/

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