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A question we need to take seriously. Musculo-skeletal injuries work related in Dentistry have always been there. A dentist without some form of ache as a result of work posture is rare. Bethany has dedicated herself to find solutions in creating a pain-free environment for the dentists. Looking at how we sit, the inclination of your chair, magnification, breathing. This all plays into us practicing with maximum efficiency for as long as possible. Please click on the links below to find out more about her great work. info@posturedontics.com Download my free eBook and white paper: Exercises that Dentists Should Avoid at posturedontics.com/bonus INTRODUCTION Dr. Bethany Valachi, (vaul'-uh-hee) is a physical therapist, dental ergonomic consultant and author of the book, “Practice Dentistry Pain-Free”. She is CEO of Posturedontics®, a company that provides research-based dental ergonomic education and is clinical instructor of ergonomics at OHSU School of Dentistry in Portland, Oregon. She has delivered over 1,000 lectures internationally, including Dubai, Poland, Jamaica, Belgium & Ireland, has published more than 80 articles in numerous peer-reviews dental journals and has also produced ergonomic and exercise videos specifically for dental professionals. Dr. Valachi lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband, Dr. Keith Valachi, who operates a private dental practice.