Loupes and Camera

[NDS]

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Just wondering if there are any suggestions on what to buy and where to get them. Are they really necessary?

 

[sandman]

There's an old thread on Loupes, I like surgitel myself, don't get them until at least 2nd year.

As for a camera, The canon digital rebel is very nice, or if money is tight you can try the Nikon 3100

 

[DrTacoElf]

Fuji FinepiX s7000Z You will be very happy 🙂

 

[booshwa]

There's an old thread on Loupes, I like surgitel myself, don't get them until at least 2nd year.

As for a camera, The canon digital rebel is very nice, or if money is tight you can try the Nikon 3100

Personally I like Orascoptic....but if you ask anybody, they will undoubtely tell u that they like the brand they own.

As far as when to buy them, I disagree. The sooner you get used to them the better. I bought mine in my third semester, but it all depends on when you really need them. I didn't need them for my dental anatomy course, but when I got into dental restorations, I found them invaluable-not only as far as being able to see that much better, but also with learning (and practicing) proper ergonomics.

 

[aphistis]

Personally I like Orascoptic....but if you ask anybody, they will undoubtely tell u that they like the brand they own.

As far as when to buy them, I disagree. The sooner you get used to them the better. I bought mine in my third semester, but it all depends on when you really need them. I didn't need them for my dental anatomy course, but when I got into dental restorations, I found them invaluable-not only as far as being able to see that much better, but also with learning (and practicing) proper ergonomics.

Likewise, I disagree. I bought mine as soon as I started first year, and they've been collecting dust most of the time since then. I tried using them for anatomy, occlusion, and operative, and the only thing I found them useful for was crown prepping. They had benefits the other times, but not enough to justify the inconveniences they imposed. I'm hoping to have better luck this year.

 

[StarGirl]

There's an old thread on Loupes, I like surgitel myself, don't get them until at least 2nd year.

As for a camera, The canon digital rebel is very nice, or if money is tight you can try the Nikon 3100

what's the camera for?

 

[DDSSlave]

I highly recommend Orascoptic. I bought mine 2nd semester when we started preclinic operative. It took me 1-2 weeks to get used to them, and I now use them every day in clinic. As others have suggested, getting used to loupes is difficult. I strongly suggest getting used to them in the preclinic so you're comfortable with them during clinic.

 

[bitecys]

my idea for a camera would be a nikon D70 with ring flash, macro lens and you'll be set for a very long time. buy a nice wide angle for vacations away from school and office and it'll be even better.

 

[sandman]

what's the camera for?

use mine for taking pictures, I don't know what the rest of the people are using them for. Thought is was kindof a funny question, thought I'd give a smarta$$ answer

 

[arazi2000]

Orascopic is good. they just came up with a new model. you should get it as soon as pre-clininc. once you get used to it you can't live without it. It's great.

 

[tinker bell]

use mine for taking pictures, I don't know what the rest of the people are using them for. Thought is was kindof a funny question, thought I'd give a smarta$$ answer

She probably meant what kind of pix u take in the pre-clinic? Extraoral? or extra-typodont? Or taking pix of your first wax-up and your prof's expression when he saw it?

 

[Midoc]

Just to toss it out since it hasn't been mentioned yet in this thread. I am completely satisified with my Designs for Vision loupes. I purchased mine at the begining of second semester first year. First semester I was able to get used to doing preps w/o the loupes and second semester I was able to get used to doing preps with the loupes and getting much better when I realized how ugly what I was doing before was.

For a digital camera I would get a small of one as possible. The image quality isn't amazing on the small ones and zoom is usually limited to 2x or 3x opitical but they more than make up for that in portability in your pocket.

 

[Meggs]

use mine for taking pictures, I don't know what the rest of the people are using them for. Thought is was kindof a funny question, thought I'd give a smarta$$ answer

If you want it for intra oral purposes, there are several cameras out there targeting the dental profession. Yasica Dental Eye is one of them, I know there are more, look them up on the internet. But you might want to ask someone that has used them, 'cause they're expensive.

 

[toothcaries]

i have a pair from surgitel that i've had since the d1 year..
they are great for getting u in the habit of sitting properly...and u can see more detail.
if your preclinical instructors wear loupes..it's probably in your best interest to be able to see what they see.


however, i think since i've been in clinic, i think i've only used them when trimming dies or checking the margins on impressions.

my loupes feel "heavy"...and i just dont really need the magnification.

i did use them for mock boards and comp exams..




i'm sure surgitel makes great products...
but i think i will purchase loupes from Designs for Vision next time (before i graduate)

 

[toothcaries]

If you want it for intra oral purposes, there are several cameras out there targeting the dental profession. Yasica Dental Eye is one of them, I know there are more, look them up on the internet. But you might want to ask someone that has used them, 'cause they're expensive.

do u guys need this stuff in dental school?
the cameras more than likely will be obsolete by the time u get into practice.

 

[Meggs]

do u guys need this stuff in dental school?
the cameras more than likely will be obsolete by the time u get into practice.

You're right, you don't. But since the OP asked, I assumed he/she wanted info regardless.

 

[DDSSlave]

Someone made a good point about weight. Make sure you buy loupes that are very light weight otherwise they may be too much of a burden in clinic. For example, if you have to pay extra for the Titanium frames, do it. I also suggest through-the-lens loupes (not the loupes with a movable hinge). I've found them to be lighter and depth/width of field larger. I use mine for everything except extractions, impressions, and lab work.