Changes in Dental Hygiene Students' Working Posture Using a Clock Position Guide

Key Points

• The aim is to evaluate how clock position guides impact the working posture of dental hygiene students to alleviate discomfort.
• Implemented training using clock position guides for posture correction.
• Assessed changes in posture among dental hygiene students after training.
• Evaluated self-reported discomfort levels in various body parts.
• Participants reported reduced discomfort in the back, neck, and arms after training.
• Observations indicated improved posture alignment during dental procedures.
• Training led to a more consistent adoption of the neutral position.