Before spending money on a pair of dental loupes you need to know, what is the right working distance for your dental loupes? It is vital that dentists who use dental loupes know what the correct working distance is, as only then they can perform their duties accurately and properly. So, before spending your money on a pair of dental loupes you need to know what the correct working distance is.
Secondly, before buying the loupes you need to look at an important factor: ergonomics. If a dentist uses the wrong posture he or she can suffer from various conditions including sore backs and sore necks. They can also suffer chronic discomfort. All this will not only cause short time distress but it can also curtail the dentist's career.
It pays to realize that unless the dentist is able to work at the right working distance he or she will not be able to perform their duties efficiently, accurately and properly. If the working distance is too short then it will make the operator lean in the direction of the patient and this in turn will make him or her bend their back or strain their necks. This is not what is recommended.
The right ergonomic position on the other hand means sitting with your back in a straight position. It also allows you to keep your arms at a ninety-degree angle and you can also bend your knees at right angles. Best of all, the right ergonomic position ensures that you can keep your feet flat on the ground. In this position you will notice that the distance from your eyes to the mouth of the patient is just what it should be. To know the right working distance you can measure the distance from your eyes to the mouth of the patient.
In order to measure the working distance you will need to sit up in a straight position. Keep your elbows bent at right angles and also bend your knees at right angles and keep your feet flat on the ground. In this position you can take the necessary measurements with a regular sewing tape.
It is also important to understand that dental loupes have their own working ranges. This means that if you have measured your working distance to 12 inches then the right pair of dental loupes is one that has a range of between 10 and 14 inches.
Keep in mind that ergonomics is the main reason why so many dentists have decided to wear loupes. Wearing the loupes ensures that you will not feel pain in your back and neck and it also eliminates the possibility of sore backs. Most dentists have to hunch over their patients to get a good look at the crown margins and canals and also the resins that they have just placed. Wearing a pair of dental loupes allows the dentist to sit straight and assume a good ergonomic position and without needing to compromise on their ability to see clearly into the patient's mouth. Dentists who feel good because of wearing dental loupes are the ones who are able to prolong their careers.