Hand Fatigue and Hand Health among Dental Professionals

FREE ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

CPD: 1 CPD Credit

 

Presenters

Dr. Mikael Zimmerman has been working in private enterprise since 2000 with a focus on hygiene and infection control, quality assurance, and development in dentistry. He is an Associate Professor in Clinical Oral Diagnosis at Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Previously, he served on the Dental Faculty, responsible for a special clinic for patients with immunodeficiencies (mainly HIV/AIDS), and the need for special attention when receiving dental care. He also serves as an International Advisor in infection control issues in both the dental and medical field in public, private, health institutions, and regulatory affairs groups.

 

Dr. Malin Zimmerman is an Orthopedic Surgeon at Helsingborg Hospital in Sweden. Her clinical practice is focused on orthopedic trauma and hand surgery. She serves as an Associate Professor in orthopedic research at Lund University in Sweden, mainly focused on peripheral nerves, diabetes complications in the upper limb and the effect of socioeconomic factors on upper extremity conditions.

 

Overview:

This session aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance safety practices within dental practice, ensuring a healthier and more secure working environment for professionals and patients alike.

 

Objectives:

  • Review glove protection in relation to cross infection prevention and control, hypersensitivity and the handling of hazards and chemicals
  • Discuss occupational hazards of dental professionals including musculoskeletal disorders and hand fatigue
  • Identify strategies to create awareness, prevention and risk analysis in the dental setting

 

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