Efficient practice management and ergonomic design are key to sustainable and patient-centered dental care. This book combines principles of dental ergonomics with business and clinical management strategies. Topics include operatory design, posture techniques, time management, patient flow, and financial planning. Staff coordination, ethical responsibilities, and stress management are also explored. It is tailored for students and practitioners seeking to balance clinical excellence with operational efficiency.
Tien Wang is a dental ergonomics consultant and clinical instructor with a focus on musculoskeletal health and practice efficiency. She has developed ergonomic assessment tools tailored for dental professionals and authored guidelines to prevent occupational strain injuries. Her work promotes workflow optimization, patient positioning techniques, and team coordination in dental settings. She is a frequent speaker at dental conferences addressing burnout and work-life balance. Her training programs combine clinical technique refinement with human factors engineering. Her current projects also include design input for operatory furniture.