Intraoral dental lights: Test and evaluation

Young, J. M.; Satrom, Kirk D; Berrong, J.M.

doi:10.1016/0022-3913(87)90124-7

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“…4 Light intensity should be balanced with the ambient light to avoid eye strain and fatigue, and should not exceed the task light to ambient light ratio of 10:1. Aim for intraoral illumination which is "as good as day light."…”

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“…It should be even, color-corrected illumination that provides natural color of gingiva, mucosa, and dental tissues, and minimal shadows. 4 Light intensity should be balanced with the ambient light to avoid eye strain and fatigue, and should not exceed the task light to ambient light ratio of 10:1. 5 Dental mirrors (e.g., size #4 or #5, 22 or 24-mm, 7/8 or 15/16 inch diameter) with extended handles and small mirrors elicit considerably less reaction from the horse compared to typical over-sized equine dental mirrors and still provide good visual information.…”

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Essential Considerations for Equine Oral Examination, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Equine dentistry should no longer be thought of as art over science. To be an effective equine dental clinician requires considerable investment in knowledge beyond the basic veterinary degree. It requires current scientific dental knowledge and adherence to the fundamental principles of medicine, dentistry, and surgery. Knowledge and principles will provide clinicians with the necessary information to make more evidence-based decisions as the scientific literature continues to evolve. Diagnosis and therapy should be seen as journeys with a destination, keeping in mind the values of the Hippocratic oath. Equine dentistry no longer needs to be seen as hard physical work with considerable risk to all involved. There is a demand for providers of equine dental care to be appropriately trained veterinarians and for veterinarians to further develop the science of equine dentistry. The rewards to the horse, client, and clinician are likely to be evident to those who make the investment.

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“…Appropriate ambient lighting is necessary, and good-quality intraoral illumination is essential to enable a thorough oral examination without causing clinician eye strain and fatigue. A task-ambient lighting ratio not exceeding 10 to 1 is recommended (young et al, 1987 andPreston et al, 1978). Equipment that satisfies and assists in the performance of a thorough oral examination includes adjustable halter and lead rope, dental halter (padded metal noseband) and rope, full-mouth speculum, light, bucket of dilute antiseptic, dose syringe, hand towel or paper towels, flexible fiber optic endoscope (if available) and timer .…”

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