Portable Dental Chair Innovation in Improving Operator Comfort
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https://doi.org/10.22270/ajdhs.v4i2.77Keywords:
Dental Chair Portable, Innovation Dental Chair, Operator ComfortAbstract
Objective: to produce a suitable portable dental chair innovation and its effective application in improving operator comfort.
Materials and Methods: This study was an R&D type with a pre-experimental design. Sampling was done using purposive sampling with a total of 30 Dental Therapists across all primary health centers in the Banjarbaru City. The independent variable was the Portable Dental Chair innovation, and the dependent variable was operator comfort.
Results: The use of portable dental chair innovation provides convenience in dental health services regarding operator comfort, which is sometimes suboptimal, as well as limitations in features for complex dental care. Technical and logistical issues such as equipment damage and lack of resource availability can also be challenging. Therefore, innovation in the production of portable dental chairs is crucial. Technological advancements can improve ergonomics, efficiency, and equipment quality, addressing the increasing market demand for mobile and flexible dental care. Thus, this innovation not only provides solutions to existing problems but also expands access to quality dental care for more people, resulting in a positive impact on overall dental health sector.
Conclusion: Portable Dental Chair Innovation is suitable and effectively applied to improve operator comfort.
Keywords: Dental Therapists, Portable Dental Chair, operator comfort
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