Created and updated 2/26/2023
What: Dental light worn like a headlamp with no loupes or safety glasses or face shield. Dental light mounted to elastic headband.
Why: For those who don’t have or don’t want to use their loupes plus light. Suitable for those who wear glasses. When operatory lights fail. Power outage. I personally have trouble with loupes when I suffer from sinus issues (makes me nauseous), but find I want the light, so this is a workaround to that. Plus, it costs 4x less than my loupes + light.
Supplies: Dental Light system (with battery pack), elastic headlamp strap, mounting kit (came with system), drill, drill bit, ruler, clamps, safety glasses, marker, cord ties (opt)
Cost: Light system ($595) + headlamp strap and bracket ($11.70) = $606.70
Time: 30 minutes
Process
- Acquire supplies
- Measure and mark drill holes. Be aware that if there are nuts to secure the screws, then to leave enough room on the opposite side for them
- Clamp, wear safety glasses, and then drill (be careful, I managed to make mine lopsided)
- Optional: Use cord organizing ties to secure the cord to the side of the elastic headband
- Done! Test it out!
