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Built for body and bench: ergonomic considerations in the lab
Phillip Townend discusses why it is essential to consider ergonomic factors to microscopy in the dental laboratory. Dental laboratory technicians perform highly detailed work for long periods, often leaning into microscopes to refine margins, inspect frameworks and layer ceramics. Poor posture, repetitive fine-motor tasks and prolonged static positions create a high risk of musculoskeletal disorders,…