​Lighting crucial areas of the mouth is essential for the success of a dental procedure. Without being able to see into an oral cavity, the dentists may never know what needs to be tended to in the mouth. Operating lights have undergone extensive research in order to be developed as a safe type of light. This means that operating lights use a special LED that can substantially reduce, or even eliminate, the effects of blue wavelength. Blue wavelengths can affect the dentists’ instruments, and so doing away with the blue wavelength is essential to the longevity of the office and the success of the procedure. 

Operating lights can pinpoint a small area, illuminating it with a bright light that helps the dentist to see inside the mouth without blinding everyone around it. The light pattern in these lamps is typically very smooth and precise, focusing light specifically in the dental cavity and not the rest of the office. The ability to adjust the brightness of an operating light is based on the specific functions of the operating light itself. 

Operating lights are designed with ergonomic and economic ideals in mind. They are very durable, lasting over 50,000 hours with the right kind of light. The LED bulbs are great energy savers, helping to reduce the effects of synthetic light on the environment. They sit on a triple axis arm, allowing for easy adjustment and movement into almost any position. Operating lights can be mounted either on the ceiling, a wall, or even to the back of a patient chair.

The removable light handles make the bulbs easy to clean, keeping in line with the hygiene policies of the typical dental office. These operating lights have revolutionized the way dental procedures work, helping to shed light on any treatment case, which helps dentists improve their work. Plus, the light is free from the patient’s eyes, lighting up only the areas of the mouth to keep things comfortable for everyone in the room.

Operating lights act as floodlights in the dental office, helping to illuminate the darkest areas of the mouth. Most modern dental lights use LED lights, which are essential to the unique operation of these lights. 

• A-dec, Inc.
• Belmont
• DCI Equipment
• DentalEZ
• Forest Dental Products, Inc.
• Marus
• Midmark Corp.
• Pelton & Crane
• Proma