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 …

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 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: Dental professionals are at elevated risks for the development of musculoskeletal
disorders due to the occupational demands of static postures and precision movements …

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

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 …

Purpose: Static postural demands and precise movements involved with instrumentation,
place dental professionals at high occupational risk for developing musculoskeletal …

Background and objectives: Visual demands on dental practitioners may cause them to
adopt detrimental postures leading to musculoskeletal dysfunction. Dental loupes and LED …

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 …

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 …