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75%Studies have shown
of dentists & hygienists suffer from musculoskeletal disordersthat affect occupational health
& the quality of practice life
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ImagineDental practice
without the compromise of your health, the quality of care you provide,
& the quality of practice life you deserve.
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ImagineDental practice
free from back, neck & shoulder pain that afflict so many clinicians every workday.
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ImagineReaching your peak performance potential
while you work comfortably,with energy & enthusiasm left over
at the end of the day.
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With an open mind, free of past bias,
& a willingness to change, all things are possible.
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Introducing
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Who is IDE?Dr. Robert MacDonald
Dr. Michael Belenky
Dr. David Hanson
• Practicing dentist since 1954• Over 20 years of lecture experience on the topic of Human Centered Ergonomics • Holds two world records in swimming
• Teaches Dental Ergonomics at the Dental School, University of Maryland, Baltimore • Responsible for the ergonomic instruction of students and faculty for over 20 years• National and international ergonomics lecturer
• Has maintained a private practice since 1966• Extensive lecture experience at several national conferences • Past clinical coordinator for the Center for the Human Performance In Dentistry
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IDE Offers
The Path to Peak Performance
An interactive, continuing education coursewith a participative, hands-on workshop.
AGD Approved, 7 CE Credits
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• Self-derivation of a natural and comfortable posture for comprehensive patient care
• Positioning patients to maintain posture and optimize visual and physical control of intra-oral procedures
• Positioning the operating light to provide adequate illumination from one location with minimal adjustment
• Correctly positioning the dental assistant for efficiency and effectiveness in support of patient care
• Positioning all equipment and instrument items in the operatory proximal to the practitioner and the assistant to reduce unnecessary exertion and fatigue
Learn to Prevent or Reduce Occupational Ailments
By the following…
The
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enta
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of performance
• Maximizing the potential of the mirror when direct vision compromises posture
• Knowing how to select magnifying loupes that do not induce musculoskeletal pain
• Knowing how to select equipment that works for you and not equipment
• Using 5 movements for control of optimal posture in a 10-step decision process that assures performance without compromise of self, patient, or task
Learn to Prevent or Reduce Occupational Ailments continued
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“This course saved my career and my health. They taught simple and efficient techniques to make
dentistry easy and painless – this time for the dentist! This is the most important course you can take to ensure a long, prosperous career in dentistry.”
What Do Attendees Think?
Avery Lieberman, DDS San Francisco, CA
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“I encourage every dentist to attend your lecture and hands on demonstration with an open mind. They and their patients
will reap the rewards. The fact that you are 75 and still running at ‘peak performance’ is a testament to the wonders
of this system for practicing dentistry.”
What Do Attendees Think?
Gary E. Drake, DDS, LTDProgram Chair for the Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
In a letter to Dr. Robert MacDonald, Feb. 10, 2005
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Course Information
Remaining 2005 Dates & Locations Friday, September 30 – Las Vegas, Nevada
Friday, November 11 – Orlando, Florida
Course Details$395 Early Registration (90 days in advance)
$495 Late RegistrationAGD Approved – 7 Continuing Education Units
To register, call the IDE at 866-IDE-0007.
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