David J. Ahearn, DDS, a 1981 graduate of the University of Michigan School of Dentistry is, first and foremost, a full time, wet gloved, practicing general dentist.
He began the study of ergonomics in dentistry when, in 1989 he began to experience physical symptoms that became increasingly more severe as his practice grew.
With the assistance of ergonomists from NASA, Industry and with engineering consultants from universities such as M.I.T. and R.I.S.D., he was able to begin a comprehensive analysis of practice, style, operator performance and health.
Today he actively councils dentists regarding office functional layout and its effects on performance and staff well being. Perhaps unique to the practice management consulting profession, he does not in any way believe that there is only one right way to practice dentistry.
Dr. Ahearn's personal practice ranks in the top 1% of practices today and was a Practice of the Year-finalist in 1998. His work has shown that quality, productivity and practitioner health are not mutually exclusive and that simple workplace changes can significantly improve practitioner health and performance.
Contact Information
Phone: 800-275-2547
E-mail: BestDesign@desergo.com
Address: Design Ergonomics, Inc.
P.O. Box 3630
767 Main Road, Suite One
Westport, MA 02790
Expert Website: http://www.desergo.com
