Ergonomics for Dentists & Hygienists | My Conversation with Stephanie Botts

Dentistry is one of the most high-risk professions for musculoskeletal pain—and that means a huge opportunity for ergonomists. In this full interview, I sit down with Stephanie Botts, RDH, BSDH, CEAS, a practicing dental hygienist and certified ergonomics specialist, to explore how ergonomists can better understand and support the dental industry.

In this episode, we discuss:

• ✅ The unique ergonomic challenges in dentistry (and why pain is so normalized)
• ✅ Key risks for dentists, hygienists, and assistants—and how they compare to office/industrial ergonomics
• ✅ High-impact, low-cost fixes that consultants can recommend with confidence
• ✅ Why soft skills and patient management are essential for dental ergonomics
• ✅ How ergonomists can pitch services to dental practices and highlight ROI

If you’re an ergonomist looking to expand into niche markets, this conversation gives you the knowledge and language you’ll need to connect with dental professionals and provide real value.

Resources:

Free, Downloadable Office Ergo Resources: https://www.ergonomicshelp.com/free-training

Stephanie Botts website: https://polishedposture-shop.myshopify.com/

Stephanie Botts email: [email protected]

Are you a healthcare professional curious about how office ergonomics assessments could fit into your services? I’ve got you covered with some valuable (and free!) resources at www.ergonomicshelp.com/free-training.