Adopting good posture as a dentist

“In 1962 Dr Daryl Beach presented the theory of proprioceptive derived (pd) posture; the idea that the dentist can use proprioceptive self-awareness to determine the most efficient, stress-free method to perform dental procedures. This is called the pd concept or performance logic directed at adopting a Balanced Home Position. This concept states it would be possible to attain an ideal and balanced posture, with the fingers in a position in the mid-sagittal (symmetrical) plane of the body, which is where one works with the highest precision and control with the least stress. This is called the finger control position or zero point. One assumes that human beings have the innate capability for reaching this, that this is reproducible within very fine tolerances with successive tasks and that posture and position of fingers is similar for all individuals. We looked for literature supporting this approach but found only contributions of pd dentists. 1-7