Start reviewing home & work enviroNment Guidance to pain FREE dentistry CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE www.loosehands.com Assess Your Environments We spend our days meticulously analyzing oral environments, but how often do we turn that clinical eye toward our own surroundings? Longevity in this profession requires a 24-hour perspective on how we position our bodies. The Work Environment Look closely at your working environment setup. Is your equipment working for you, or are you twisting your body to...

The Signal You Can’t Afford to Ignore Guidance to pain FREE dentistry CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE www.loosehands.com THE SIGNAL IN THE SILENCE In dentistry, we are trained to spot the smallest indicators of disease— a shadow on a radiograph, a millimeter of recession, or bleeding on probing indicating gum disease. We tell our patients: "Healthy gums don’t bleed." It is a clear, diagnostic truth. It is time to apply that same clinical thing to yourself. A Healthy Body Doesn’t Hurt If you are a...

What to Do When You Are in Pain? Guidance to pain FREE dentistry CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE www.loosehands.com DO NOT IGNORE THE SIGNAL If you are a dental professional experiencing recurring pain, the first step is acknowledgment. Just as we tell patients that healthy gums don't bleed, remember: a healthy body doesn't hurt. Do not ignore the signal. Once you recognize the problem, here are the next steps: aSSESS YOUR ENVIRONMENTS Look closely at your ergonomics at work and your habits at home....