Loupes: Magnification and Illumination

Susan Burzynski, RDH, MSEd
Author: Susan Burzynski, RDH, MSEd
Date: 02/28/2011 07:42pm
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More and more dental professionals are adding magnification and illumination as adjuncts to their armamentarium of dental equipment. In dental and dental hygiene schools, students are encouraged, if not required, to purchase magnification in the form of dental loupes. However, the seasoned professional may have multiple questions before deciding to make this investment.

More and more dental professionals are adding magnification and illumination as adjuncts to their armamentarium of dental equipment. In dental and dental hygiene schools, students are encouraged, if not required, to purchase magnification in the form of dental loupes. However, the seasoned professional may have multiple questions before deciding to make this investment.

Category TagsMagnification/ Lights/ Loupes, Eyewear/Magnification/Loupes

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