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This doesn't look bad, though I also have my doubts about how much I
would actually use an operating microscope. I wonder what I could
actually accomplish clinically that isn't being accomplished already.

One factor to consider is the depth of field. It would be very annoying
to have the top of a prep in focus but the bottom out of focus if the
depth of field isn't very great.

And patients move around, too. Their movements would be magnified.

- dentaldoc

I would be concerned about disinfection & splashing on the lens. I bet
if does not last well exposed to our chemicals.

Amatus

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Amatus

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Funny.... when I go sometimes to the Local Endo Guy's place for courses
or whatever, his 'scope is always packed neatly over against the wall.
It never seems to get used...

Re: disinfection: You could always fix a microscope slide over the lens
and then clean _that_ instead of putting disinfectant on the lens. The
controls could be covered with plastic sheaths like you put on your
overhead light source handles, or your air/water syringe.

Don't know about depth of field.

I would use one to find fourth canals in Endo and to inspect margins on
a crown or in/onlay prep. I don't think I'd use it for more than
specific instances like that.

.... Or maybe if there's a hot chick on the chair and I want to impress
her...

..... Or maybe if it's the MIL on the chair and I want to DIS-impress
her, I could find fault with every tooth in her head...

SP

I forget the term, but the working distance. (is it focal length?) You want it
at the right length to see and sit comfortably while working.