Magnification and Ergonomics

Surgical or dental loupes and telescopes are an essential tool in the kit of every medical professional especially, those dentists, surgeons, and hygienists that perform complex or detailed work. Magnification via loupes enables dentists and surgeons to enjoy an enlarged, clear, uninterrupted and detailed view of the treatment site, thereby reducing stress on the eyes. […]

Ergonomics and Dental Hygiene

Ergonomics has a clear and direct benefit for dental hygienists, many of whom experience chronic neck and back pain at some time in their careers as a result of constantly having to maintain unnatural postures such as leaning over their patients. Over time, contorting your body and simultaneously performing repetitive movements during procedures such as […]

Loupes vs. Microscopes: Which is best for me?

There is no doubt that magnification can make an enormous difference to the quality and accuracy of almost dental treatment, from improving margin identification to identifying cracks and root canals more easily. But which type of magnification is best? In broad terms, dental magnification begins at around 2X the size of the original image and […]