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Tools of the trade: Zeiss EyeMag Pro loupes

Editor — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 22:29:15 +0000

by Dr Sean Parsonage, Spa Dental, Ryde, NSW The Zeiss EyeMag Pro loupes are a high-quality optical device. I have 4X magnification and use them with nearly every procedure. They’re comfortable and allow me to perform better dentistry. What’s good about it I’ve used different types of loupes in the past and most are attached […]

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Tools of the trade: Orascoptic Dragonfly PRO loupes

Editor — Tue, 27 May 2025 23:50:32 +0000

by Dr Rajesh Padnakad, Port Douglas Dentist, QLD I purchased my first Orascoptic loupes in 2013. I used the same set daily for the next nine years and finally upgraded in 2022. They are an exceptional aid to performing dentistry. What’s good about it The biggest advantage of Orascoptic loupes is that it allows me […]

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Tools of the trade: Ergo loupes

Editor — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 22:36:54 +0000

by Dr Daniel Eastcott, Kawana Dental, Buddina, QLD I wore straight loupes for years but suffered from neck pain and headaches. It was so bad, I was having cortisone injections into my cervical spine. Switching over to refractive Ergo loupes sorted out all my problems. What’s good about it Ergo loupes are refractive, angled down […]

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Choosing the most suitable magnification for your loupes:

Advertorial — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:54:43 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by OzDent. Utilising loupes in dentistry has extensive scientific support. The human eye cannot perceive the full level of detail that loupe optics transmit. Magnification has become one of the most important factors in dental performance, with many options available. Other factors will be the ergonomic declination […]

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Tools of the trade: Loupes and LumaDent ProLux headlight

Editor — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 22:43:53 +0000

by Dr Biljana Taleski, Word of Mouth Dentistry, Kogarah, NSW I have used various other loupes in the past, but they always felt heavy and uncomfortable. When I visited the LumaDent exhibition at the ADX show in Sydney, I tried its Galilean loupes. I purchased them soon afterwards. What’s good about it My loupes have […]

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Tools of the trade: Ergo 6X TTL loupes

Editor — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 23:12:07 +0000

By Dr Rachael Chan, Lightwood Dental, Ferntree Gully, and The Smile Centre, Heidelberg and Langwarrin, VIC I had been using normal prismatic loops since uni and I was getting a lot of neck and shoulder pain. I’d heard from other colleagues that Ergo loupes with a 45-degree tilt really take the strain off your neck. […]

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How to choose your loupes

Advertorial — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 00:35:01 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by Byron Medical. Loupes have become a standard equipment in almost every dental clinic, being used by dental surgeons, hygienists and OHTs. The increase in demand led new players to the market, and one can get quite confused when choosing such an important instrument that sits on […]

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Tools of the trade: Pentax NF2 loupes

Editor — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 01:43:16 +0000

by Dr Marc Sandler, Crows Nest Dentists, NSW My loupes have 5X magnification. Initially, I thought that might be too strong for general dentistry but I use them for everything. I’m certain they help me do better dentistry. What’s good about it The big advantage of these loupes is that they have a refractive prism […]

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Tips for buying loupes and head lights

Advertorial — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 21:24:53 +0000

This article is sponsored content brought to you by Heine. Loupes & Headlights – What are the selection criteria? Binocular loupes in combination with headlights make it easier for dentists to perform more accurate and precise work because even fine details can be seen with good precision optics. They become a ‘standard tool’ in their […]

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Tools of the trade: Surgitel 4.5X loupes

Editor — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 02:13:48 +0000

by Dr Irene Kennedy, Kennedy Dental Cosmetics, Paddington, NSW I’ve owned loupes in the past but they never really worked for me. I felt like I was straining to keep everything in focus and in my field of view. Invariably, I ended up with a painful neck. The Surgitel loupes work beautifully and are very […]

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Tools of the trade: Orascoptic EyeZoom loupes

Editor — Tue, 23 Aug 2022 02:03:19 +0000

by Dr Alexander Goichman, Malvern Family Dental, VIC In dentistry, if you want to treat something, if you want to heal something, you need to see it. Sometimes we need to look at the big picture and sometimes we need to look at very, very fine details. EyeZoom loupes gives you a range of options. […]

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Tools of the trade: Orascoptic HDL 3.0 loupes and LumaDent ProLux headlight

Editor — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 03:16:12 +0000

by Dr Connie Ju, Capstone Dental, Seven Hills, NSW I purchased these loupes during my fifth year at uni. Not only did Orascoptic have the strongest marketing and biggest presence at university, they also have very helpful customer service representatives. That’s why I went with them. What’s good about it My loupes have 3X magnification […]

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Tools of the trade: Orascoptic XV1 loupes + light

Editor — Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:05:49 +0000

by Dr Jade Sun, Sun Dental, Pakenham, VIC I always knew that if I ever bought loupes, I wanted a set with an attached light. However, this meant there would be a cord and a battery pack which made them cumbersome and annoying for the user. For this reason, I have avoided purchasing loupes—until now. […]

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