Should I use loupes? Are there benefits? What does the research show?

Often overlooked, dental loupes are an essential part of dentistry offering a wealth of benefits. Here are 5 reasons

1. Better Visual Acuity

   One of the many challenges in dental field is viewing the microscopic details of the teeth. Even if you boast 20:20 vision, such details require magnification, and dental loupes provide the user with vision which is far superior to that which could be achieved naturally.

2. Improved Posture & Reduced Back Pain

   It is known that dentists are at high risk of musculoskeletal pain with studies reporting 70% of dentists experiencing lower back pain & nearly a third forced into premature retirement.
   Fortunately, maintaining an ergonomic posture is easy with a good fitting set of dental loupes. They provide a magnified view of the mouth; eliminating the desire to move closer to the patient.

3. Reduced Eye Strain

   The symptoms can be unpleasant, resulting in fatigue, sore eyes and headaches. Working in the dental field, you are required to concentrate for long periods of time on the small details on the teeth. Made to measure dental loupes reduce eyestrain, magnifying all aspects of the mouth.

4. Save Time

   Enhanced magnification not only assists with your vision but also allows you to do more in less time. Allowing you to work with precision and accuracy, and at a faster pace.

5. Improved Diagnosis

   To provide your patient with the most accurate diagnosis, it is vital that you can view your working field with clear, crisp vision. As dental loupes magnify the image greatly, users can easily see details which are not visible to the naked eye.