Work‐Related Pain and the Benefits of Ergonomics for Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons*
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From the AAOMS podcast library, Dr. Chavez leads an important discussion about work-related neck and back pain in surgeons and how the science of ergonomics can help to prevent long-term discomfort and injury.
*Indicates that this activity is approved by AAOMS for continuing dental education credit ONLY.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:
- Discuss the incidence/prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders.
- Examine the importance of proper ergonomics and fitness strategies to combat musculoskeletal disorders.
Julie Chavez, DDS
Private Practice
St. Louis Park, Minn.
Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.
An Internet-based CE Activity
Original Podcast Date: June 23, 2023
Estimated time to complete this educational activity: 0.25 hours
Method of participation: Self-Study
Julie Chavez, DDS
Northern Star OMS
Dr. Julie A. Chavez is in private practice in St. Louis Park, Minn. She performs the full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures and has particular interest in orthognathic surgery, cleft palate rehabilitation and dental implant surgery. She is a member of the Cleft Palate Team at Children’s Hospital and Clinics in Minneapolis, Minn.
Dr. Chavez attended the University of Colorado Boulder and received her dental degree from the University of Washington in Seattle. She began oral surgery training at the New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and graduated from the OMS training program at the University of Minnesota.
She is an ABOMS Diplomate and AAOMS fellow. Dr. Chavez also is a member of the Minnesota Dental Association, Minnesota Society of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, and American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association.
Disclosures: No relevant financial relationships were disclosed.
Continuing Education Provider Approval
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons is an ADA CERP Recognized Provider.
ADA CERP is a service of the American Dental Association to assist dental professionals in identifying quality providers of continuing dental education.
ADA CERP does not approve or endorse individual courses or instructors, nor does it imply acceptance of credit hours by boards of dentistry.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons designates this activity for 0.25 continuing education credit(s).
AGD - Accepted Program Provider
FAGD/MAGD Credit
11/1/22-12/31/26
Provider ID# 214680
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