Why Loupes and Headlights are a Worthwhile Investment
Dr. Jacinta D. Watkins, DDS
Why Loupes and Headlights are a Worthwhile Investment
Dr. Jacinta D. Watkins, DDS
As members of the dental profession, we unfortunately place ourselves in compromising positions to accommodate our patients and deliver treatment. These painful and awkward positions are exacerbated when magnification and illumination are not available.
In this article, I will highlight three reasons why purchasing loupes and a headlight will help you to become a better provider and protect the longevity of your career.
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Have you experienced pain while practicing in the dental field? If so, you are not alone. Musculoskeletal disorders are chronic repetitive movements that occur in the muscle fibers. It can create trigger points, ischemia or prevent blood flow from circulating to the muscles and result in pain.
The pain from musculoskeletal disorders can be debilitating. There are several journal articles that have highlighted the physical challenges that we face in dentistry.
In a 2020 PubMed article, researchers noted that in a twelve month period, 58.3% of dental professionals reported that they experienced some form of musculoskeletal disorder.
The pain from musculoskeletal disorders can be debilitating. There are several journal articles that have highlighted the physical challenges that we face in dentistry.
In a 2020 PubMed article, researchers noted that in a twelve month period, 58.3% of dental professionals reported that they experienced some form of musculoskeletal disorder.
In a 2020 PubMed article, researchers noted that in a twelve month period, 58.3% of dental professionals reported that they experienced some form of musculoskeletal disorder.
When you can correct your posture the occurrence of trigger points can be greatly reduced which will allow the blood to circulate effectively and decrease the pain that you may experience.
There are many therapies that can relieve trigger points. However, loupes and a headlight can prevent trigger points from developing in the first place.
When you can correct your posture the occurrence of trigger points can be greatly reduced which will allow the blood to circulate effectively and decrease the pain that you may experience.
There are many therapies that can relieve trigger points. However, loupes and a headlight can prevent trigger points from developing in the first place.
Personally, I have found that using loupes allows me to sit in a comfortable ergonomic position.
Being equipped with proper tools has helped reduce the strain on my body while giving me the ability to deliver quality patient care.
When you can correct your posture the occurrence of trigger points can be greatly reduced which will allow the blood to circulate effectively and decrease the pain that you may experience.
There are many therapies that can relieve trigger points. However, loupes and a headlight can prevent trigger points from developing in the first place.
Personally, I have found that using loupes allows me to sit in a comfortable ergonomic position.
Being equipped with proper tools has helped reduce the strain on my body while giving me the ability to deliver quality patient care.
Personally, I have found that using loupes allows me to sit in a comfortable ergonomic position. Being equipped with proper tools has helped reduce the strain on my body while giving me the ability to deliver quality patient care.
Quality of Care
Loupes will magnify your field of view. Oftentimes, the overhead lights that are attached to dental units may not emit the amount of light that is required to visualize the details necessary to deliver quality care.
Quality of Care
Loupes will magnify your field of view. Oftentimes, the overhead lights that are attached to dental units may not emit the amount of light that is required to visualize the details necessary to deliver quality care.
A high quality dental headlight will illuminate your working field, allowing you to see more detail when combined with the loupes. This combination results in a more efficient procedure for the provider and ensures that you are delivering quality care to your patient.
Patient Experience
If you have practiced dentistry without using loupes and a headlight, you have probably placed yourself in uncomfortable and painful positions. I have observed that when I use loupes and a headlight the efficiency of my work increases, resulting in less patient chair time. Many patients may enjoy interacting with the dental team, but they are also eager to leave and rest after a procedure.
Patient Experience
If you have practiced dentistry without using loupes and a headlight, you have probably placed yourself in uncomfortable and painful positions. I have observed that when I use loupes and a headlight the efficiency of my work increases, resulting in less patient chair time.
Many patients may enjoy interacting with the dental team, but they are also eager to leave and rest after a procedure.
Patient Experience
If you have practiced dentistry without using loupes and a headlight, you have probably placed yourself in uncomfortable and painful positions.
I have observed that when I use loupes and a headlight the efficiency of my work increases, resulting in less patient chair time.
Many patients may enjoy interacting with the dental team, but they are also eager to leave and rest after a procedure.
As dental professionals, it is critical to invest in your health and your future. Loupes and a headlight are an excellent way to get started. From my experience, purchasing a pair of loupes and a headlight was the absolute best decision that I have made in my career.
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References:
https://posturedontics.com/are-your-loupes-causing-pain/
Kumar, Pai & Vineetha, 2020. Occupation-related musculoskeletal disorders among dental professionals. Med Pharm Rep Oct; 93(4): 405–409. Published online 2020 Oct 25. Retrieved from
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