Purpose. The present study was conducted in order to explore dental Hygienists'
perceptions of the advantages and disadvantages of loupes, and the extent to which dental …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine policies and practices regarding
magnification loupes among faculty and students in accredited dental hygiene programs as …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore the use of loupes and lights in dental
hygiene programs, to assess why they are being used, and to evaluate at what point in time …

Objectives Recent literature has identified a number of potential advantages in wearing
loupes for dental hygienists, including improved quality of care and ergonomics. The aim of …

Objectives. The dental industry has embraced the usage of loupes, with recent literature
identifying numerous clinical and ergonomic benefits. Despite the growing usage of loupes …

Introduction Magnification loupes are used in dentistry where increased visual performance
is needed. The interest and use of loupes among dental practitioners and students appears …

Purpose Surgical loupes and headlights are becoming standard equipment for dental
professionals and students. Students often purchase these relatively expensive instruments …

The chair‐side work posture of dental hygienists has long been a concern because of health‐
related problems potentially caused or exacerbated by poor posture. The purpose of this …

Objective: Optical magnifying devices such as magnification loupes are increasingly used in
clinical practice and educational settings. However, scientific evidence to validate their …

Objective. A dental loupe is a tool used by many dentists and dental students to improve
visual field and performance. This study aims to assess the practices and attitudes about …