OVERVIEW
Today’s hygienist is at high risk for neuromusculoskeletal problems. Changes in dentistry and periodontics are putting more pressure on the dental hygienist. The shift in emphasis from caries to periodontics has placed the hygienist in a more responsible position. More occupational pain is the result of an increased physical workload.

To help the hygienist cope with this increasingly demanding work load, this course will address the needs of the hygienist by considering how fatigue reduction and time control contribute to stress management and efficiency. New insights from orthopaedics and ergonomics research explain problems from past instrumentation techniques. This new information is incorporated in an instrumentation technique that can improve working conditions for the hygienist.

The lecture will be followed by a hands-on session in the clinic. Each hygienist will have the opportunity to learn instrument sharpening and the new basic power strokes in instrumentation.

OBJECTIVES
The participants will practice these techniques:
• Instrument selection
• Body mechanics
• Sequencing of instruments
• Probing
• Instrument sharpening
• Instrumentation technique

PRESENTER
HAROLD L. MEADOR, D.D.S., earned his dental degree at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in 1952. He practiced general dentistry for seven years and went onto graduate training in Periodontics at Baylor Dental College which he completed in 1960. He had maintained a practice limited to Periodontics for 37 years in San Antonio, Texas. Although Dr. Meador is retired, he continues to serve as an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Periodontics and Senior Research Fellow in the Center for Health, Economics and Policy at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Since 1985, Dr. Meador has done research in the areas of ergonomics and orthopaedics relative to the function and movement of dental practitioners and personnel. He has written the textbook, Efficient Instrumentation for Dental Professionals with Occupational Pain.

TIME
Check-in & Breakfast: D.S. Cafeteria, 8:00 AM Program: Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

LOCATION
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dental School

TUITION
Individual: $199.50 Individual: $199.50 -20% = $160.00 Individual: $199.50 -15% = $170.00 Instructional Videotape & Manual: $20.00

CREDIT (Course Code: 124103A)
AGD Code: 490 Hours: 7

The Dental School thanks Morris Tool & Supply for their educational grant in support of this continuing education program.

TWO STEP SAVINGS
Register before November 20, 2007 to receive a 20% discount.
Register before December 20, 2007 to receive a 15% discount.