Results of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network Survey on Light Curing
Dr. Richard Price, Dalhousie University
Every study published to date on dental light curing has shown that many lights in dental offices deliver an inadequate light output and are poorly maintained.
In this episode of CDA Oasis Live, Dr. John O’Keefe, Director of Knowledge Networks CDA, invites Dr. Richard Price, Professor at Dalhousie University and expert in dental light curing, to discuss the findings of a recent survey he conducted on behalf of the National Dental Practice-Based Research Network.
Here are the key takeaways from the conversation:
- The survey consisted of five questions relating to how 381 dentists use their curing light.
- 75% of respondents rarely if ever check the output of their curing light.
- 30% of respondents do not use any shielding, avert their eyes, and do not watch what they are doing.
- Most respondents have a good awareness of infection control.
- 10% of respondents look at the restoration and the light for some time when the light is on, which may be a health concern.
- Most respondents are aware of Blue Light Hazard.
- Most respondents would not use their light if the output was 500mw/cm2 or below.
- Price highly recommends getting a radiometer and testing light output on a daily basis.
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