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April 29, 2022 Dental

Traditional Straight Loupes Vs. Deflection Loupes

ErgoPractice News – April 2022 By Jin Chang PhD [email protected] Summary The recent introduction of deflection (or refraction) loupes in the U.S. market by LumaDent (ErgoPrism loupes), Design for Vision (Infinity Vue loupes), and other companies has helped clinicians recognize the importance of ergonomic loupes to prevent posture-related neck pain. It is noted that deflection […]

Tips for Buying Truly Ergonomic Loupes

ErgoPractice News – August 2021 By Jin Chang PhD [email protected] Summary Excessive neck and/or head tilt is the main cause of clinicians’ neck pain. Holding any body part out of balance stresses the supporting muscles and skeletal structure. Doing this for days and years on end can lead to excruciating pain and irreparable injury. Stress […]

The Hidden Cost of Non-Ergonomic Loupes and Cool/Blue-Tinted LED Headlights

ErgoPractice News – March 2021 By Jin Chang PhD [email protected] Loupes and LED headlights have become essential for the practice of dentistry and surgery, but they can be detrimental to the health of users if not made properly. Improperly fitted loupes can cause chronic pain in neck and upper shoulders1 and the strong blue light […]

A New Start to Practice Dentistry and Surgery Pain-Free: Resolve to Protect Your Health in 2021

ErgoPractice News – January 2021 By Jin Chang PhD [email protected] A New Start to Practice Dentistry and Surgery Pain-Free: Resolve to Protect Your Health in 2021 Two major health risks faced by dental professionals as well as surgeons are chronic pain in the neck and shoulder caused by using improperly fitted loupes and potential age-related […]

SurgiTel’s Partner Service Programs

ErgoPractice News – October 2020 By Jin Chang PhD [email protected] Many clinicians who have their SurgiTel loupes refurbished by our facility have sent us their appreciation, letting us know their products are working like new. I have also recently heard from several clinicians, letting us know they read our monthly free newsletters and appreciate how […]

A Key Factor for Selecting Loupes: Magnification Power or Resolution?

ErgoPractice News – September 2020 By Jin Chang PhD [email protected] Summary Magnification power has long been used as the key factor for selecting loupes for enhancing vision,1,2 but Orascoptic has been saying that the resolution of loupe optics (called oculars) should be the key factor. Based on the basic optical functions of eyes as an […]

June 1, 2020 Ergonomics / Working-Pain

True Ergonomics from SurgiTel: The Truth about Declination Angle

ErgoPractice News – June 2020 By Jin Chang PhD [email protected] Requirements of True Ergonomic Loupes True ergonomic loupes should satisfy two basic requirements: safe lower back posture and safe neck posture (or safe head tilt). All loupes with proper working distance can help users work with safe lower back posture, but most loupes force users […]

“What Is the SurgiTel Advantage?”

ErgoPractice News – February 2020 By Jin Chang PhD [email protected] SurgiTel Answers Clinicians’ Questions: Consultation • Innovation • Products that Science Supports “The SurgiTel Advantage is beyond optical resolution.” Loupes and LED headlights have become essential vision-enhancement devices for clinicians. An established advantage of using loupes and headlights while working is an improved vision, leading […]

Where Can I Get a FREE SurgiTel Loupe and Headlight Safety Evaluation?

ErgoPractice News – January 2020 SurgiTel Answers Clinicians’ Questions SurgiTel can help you evaluate your loupes and headlights in three different ways: Bring your loupes and LED headlights to SurgiTel exhibit booths Request our evaluation service for your clinic Request our FREE educational seminar with evaluation services “You alone are responsible for selecting ergonomically-correct loupes […]

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