Re: Loupes or no loupes?

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Re: Loupes or no loupes?

W_B	26 Jul 2005 15:08
>> After using them (Designs for Vision 3.5X - super nerd frames) for 11 years, >> it would be tough to do dentistry without them. I'm definitely hooked! [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > >Fawks That's a good idea, a back-up pair. I wouldn't practice without magnification either. -- W_B Take out the G'RBAGE wubbabubbazG@RBAGEyahoo.com

Steven Fawks	26 Jul 2005 13:12
> After using them (Designs for Vision 3.5X - super nerd frames) for 11 years, > it would be tough to do dentistry without them. I'm definitely hooked! I agree. I bought a second pair just in case I broke my main ones. I am so dependent upon them that I wouldn't practice without them. Fawks

The Real Paul

26 Jul 2005 12:17

After using them (Designs for Vision 3.5X - super nerd frames) for 11 years,
it would be tough to do dentistry without them. I'm definitely hooked!

> In a book by Mac Lee, I read a while back that one of the defining
> characteristics (for consumers) of a good dentist is the use of loupes.
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> dentist? How necessary are loupes? And for what procedures? Any
> comments would be appreciated - cheers :-) !

letsconnect

25 Jul 2005 23:40

In a book by Mac Lee, I read a while back that one of the defining
characteristics (for consumers) of a good dentist is the use of loupes.
I'd forgotten all about it, until I came across the following thread on
www.dentistry.com today:

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Darius
posted 07-25-2005 01:04 AM

Hello,

I need a few cavities filled. I have seen some doctors who use
magnifiers/microscopes for all dental procedures. I am embarrassed to
insist that my doctor should use them if he is going to fill my
cavities--I would feel much better if he did. Is this reasonable?

Thanks
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Jeffrey L. Wissot, DDS
posted 07-25-2005 07:21 PM

Interesting question. I practiced 30 years without using loops. Some
dentists prefer them. I think it's really a matter of personal
preference.

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What is your take on this topic? What percentage of dentists use loupes
for all procedures? Is it one of the surefire characteristics of a good
dentist? How necessary are loupes? And for what procedures? Any
comments would be appreciated - cheers :-) !

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