Is a saddle seat the antidote to poor posture?

Dental nurses, hygienists and dentists are at higher risk of musculoskeletal disorders due to the nature of their work. As dental staff often work in ‘fixed’ and/or awkward positions for long periods of time, while making repetitive movements possibly under stress, (both time stress and physical stress), and take infrequent breaks. The selection of appropriate dental seating can have a huge beneficial effect.

Having the right equipment allows you to do your job better. The International Ergonomics Association (2014) defines ergonomics or human factors as follows:

‘Ergonomics (or human factors) is the scientific discipline concerned with the understanding of interactions among humans and other elements of a system, and the profession that applies theory, principles, data and methods to design in order to optimize human well-being and overall system performance.’