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30 Dimensions OF DENTAL HYGIENE www.dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com NOVEMBER 2007

ManufacturerName

Product Name Type Level ofMagni-fication

WorkingDistance

Colors and SizesAvailable

Cost Unique Features

Carl Zeiss MeditecInc

EyeMag® Smart Flip-up 2.5x 300, 350, 400,450, 550 mm

Silver titanium; S, M, L

$1,395 Outstanding optical quality, intuitive operation, lightweightergonomic design

EyeMag Pro Flip-up 3.2x-5x 300, 350, 400,450, 500 mm

Silver titanium; S, M,L, headband

$1,795,$1,995

Outstanding optical quality, sleek stylish appearance,ergonomic, easy to operate

Designs for VisionInc

BDR Sport TTL 2x 11-18, 14-20,17-24

Midnight, purple,onyx, cherry

$850 Wrap around protection, adjustable angle of declination,good peripheral vision, wide field

Nike® BDR TTL 2x 11-18, 14-20,17-24

Three sizes; walnut,black, silver

$850 Exclusive Nike frames, exclusive Designs for Vision optics

Dental Tele-scopes

TTL 2.5x,3,5x,4.5x, 6x

Personalized toeach individual

15 sizes; walnut,chocolate, silver, mid-night, purple, rose,blue, onyx, black

$1,195-$1,695

Exclusive precision multicoating for sharper imaging/betterlight transmission, personalized, incorporates eyeglass pre-scription in telescopes/surrounding glass, lightweight, easyperipheral viewing

Eagle Optical Products

Loupes Flip-up 2x-6x 12-22” 14 colors, five sizes $349-$995

Lifetime warranty on entire product, special discount for den-tal hygienists

Leica Microsystems

Loupes Flip-up 2.5x 14-17” Solid titanium, gar-goyle, plum

$945 Lifetime warranty, high quality

OptiVision Industries

I N D U S T R I E S

OVI250R Galilean Flip-up 2.5x 14-18” Sport frame: blue,red, gray; Titaniumframe: silver, black,purple, blue

$475 Large depth and width of field, dual action hinge allows foreasy adjustment to the correct ergonomic declination angle,competitively priced

OVI250F Galilean Flip-up 2.5x 17-21” Sport frame: blue,red, gray; Titaniumframe: silver, black,purple, blue

$475 Large depth and width of field, dual action hinge allows foreasy adjustment to the correct ergonomic declination angle,competitively priced

OVI300R/FGalilean

Flip-up 3x 300R 14-18”;300F 17-21”

Sport frame: blue,red, gray; Titaniumframe: silver, black,purple, blue

$525 Large depth and width of field, dual action hinge allows foreasy adjustment to the correct ergonomic declination angle,competitively priced

OVI350R/FGalilean

Flip-up 3.5x 350R 14-18”;350F 17-21”

Sport frame: blue,red, gray; Titaniumframe: silver, black,purple, blue

$550 Large depth and width of field, dual action hinge allows foreasy adjustment to the correct ergonomic declination angle,competitively priced

OVI3050R/FPrism

Flip-up 3.5x 350R 14-18”;350F 17-21”

Sport frame: blue,red, gray; Titaniumframe: silver, black,purple, blue

$695 Large depth and width of field, dual action hinge allows foreasy adjustment to the correct ergonomic declination angle,competitively priced

OVI450R/F Prism Flip-up 4.5x 450R 14-18”;450F 17-21”

Sport frame: blue,red, gray; Titaniumframe: silver, black,purple, blue

$795 Large depth and width of field, dual action hinge allows foreasy adjustment to the correct ergonomic declination angle,competitively priced

Orascoptic HiRes® on VictoryFrame

TTL Class II Customized foruser

Black, bronze, slate; S,M, L

$1,295 Interest-free payment plans for dental hygienists, titaniumframe, free prescriptions, hi-index carrier lenses, award-win-ning optics, 4” field width, high resolution, weighs 1.7 oz

HiRes onRevolutionFrame

Through-the-flip(TTF)

Class II Customized foruser

Black; one size fits all $1,425 Interest-free payment plans for dental hygienists, TTL/flip-uphybrid, hi-index carrier lenses, award-winning optics, 4” fieldwidth, high resolution, weighs 1.9 oz

HiRes on RudyProject Frame

TTL orflip-up

Class II Customized foruser

Black, carbon, plat-inum, tortoise; onesize fits all

$1,425 Interest-free payment plans for dental hygienists, framemade in Italy by Rudy Project, hi-index carrier lenses, award-winning optics, 4” field width, high resolution, weighs 1.9

HiRes on VictoryFrame

TTL Class III Customized foruser

Black, bronze, slate; S,M, L

$1,495 Interest-free payment plans for dental hygienists,titanium frame, free prescriptions, hi-index carrierlenses, 2.75” field width, high resolution, weighs1.7 oz

HiRes onRevolutionFrame

Through-the-flip(TTF)

Class III Customized foruser

Black; one size fits all $1,625 Interest-free payment plans for dental hygienists, TTL/flip-uphybrid, 2.75” field width, high resolution, weighs 1.9 oz

Dimension 3® onDesigner Frame

TTL Class II Customized foruser

Black, slate; XS, S, M,L

$995 Interest free payment plans for dental hygienists, titaniumframe, free prescriptions, 5” field width, weighs 2.3 oz

Note: This list is inclusive of most loupeproducts available in the United States. Whileevery attempt is made to be as comprehensiveas possible, there may be inadvertent omissions.Focus on Loupes

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ManufacturerName

ProductName

Type Level ofMagnifica-tion

WorkingDistance

Colors and SizesAvailable

Cost Unique Features

PalmeroHealth Care

Headbandloupes

Head mounted 1.5x, 1.75x,2.25x, 2.75x

20”, 14”, 8”, 6” White $37.20 Can be used with and without glasses, scratch resistant lenses

Magni-Focuser

Head mounted 1.75x, 2.25x,2.75x

14”, 8”, 6” White $41.25 Scratch resistant lenses

Spectacleloupes

Flip-up 1.5x, 1.75x,2.25x, 2.75x

20”, 14”, 8”, 6” White $33.30 Lightweight

PeriOptix Inc Rimz™ Light-weightLoupes

Flip-up 2.5x-3.5x 10-13” (S), 12-15” (R), 14-17”(L), 16-20” (XL)

Red, black, white Startingat $445

Wrap around sports frame with protective shield, light-weight, comfortable, high resolution optics incorporatingSet and Forget™ flip-up design, excellent starting loupe

Hogies™AdvancedOptical Plat-form

Flip-up 2.5x-3.5x 10-13” (S), 12-15” (R), 14-17”(L), 16-20” (XL)

White, red, blue, lightgray, light blue,green, purple, pink,smoke gray, black

Startingat $645

Authentic Hogies wrap around sports frame, patented modulardesign for versatility, high resolution, lightweight, Set and For-get design for stable alignment

UltralightDesignerFrames

Flip-up 2.5x-3.5x 10-13” (S), 12-15” (R), 14-17”(L), 16-20” (XL)

Oval: black, gold,rose, plum; Small avi-ator: silver, plum,blue; Large aviator:silver, black, gunmetal, gold

Startingat $545

100% titanium lightweight frames, spring hinged temples, highgrade clear side shields, soft silicone nose pads, prescription lenscompatible, high resolution, lightweight, Set and Forget designfor stable alignment

UniversalLoupemount

Flip-up 2.5x-3.5x 10"-13" (S)12"-15" (R)14"-17" (L)16"-20" (XL)

Universal mount.Attaches directly toeyeglass and safetyframes

$445 for250series(2.5x)

Universal clip mount that attaches directly to prescriptionglasses or safety frames, set-and-forget design for stable align-ment, two sizes available

Q-Optics Q-Optics Flip 2.5x 10-22” Black or gray loupes,variety of frame colors

$695 Super lightweight, direct vertical adjustment, waterproof,coated lenses, titanium or safety frame, lifetime guarantee andprescriptions service

Q-Optics Flip 3.0x 11-22” Black or gray loupes,variety of frame colors

$745 Super lightweight, direct vertical adjustment, waterproof,coated lenses, titanium or safety frame, lifetime guarantee andprescriptions service

Q-Optics Flip 3.5x 12-19” Black or gray loupes,variety of frame colors

$795 Super lightweight, direct vertical adjustment, waterproof,coated lenses, titanium or safety frame, lifetime guarantee andprescriptions service

Q-Optics TTL 2.5x 10-26” Black telescopes, vari-ety of frame colors

$995 Ultra lightweight (1.3 oz), no standard measurements, totallycustom angle, telescope height, pupil distance, working dis-tance, coated lenses, lifetime guarantee and prescription service

Q-Optics TTL 3.0x 10-26” Black telescopes, vari-ety of frame colors

$995 Ultra lightweight (1.3 oz), no standard measurements, totallycustom angle, telescope height, pupil distance, working dis-tance, coated lenses, lifetime guarantee and prescription service

Q-Optics TTL 3.5x 10-26” Black telescopes, vari-ety of frame colors

$995 Ultra lightweight (1.3 oz), no standard measurements, totallycustom angle, telescope height, pupil distance, working dis-tance, coated lenses, lifetime guarantee and prescription service

Seiler SeilerLoupes

Flip-up 2.5x, 3x, 3.5x 13.4”, 16.5”,19.4”

Metallic blue, metallicred, black, metallicsilver

$495-$595

Titanium frames, double-hinge design, high resolution, greatdepth of field

SheerVision SignatureFlip-upLoupes

Flip-up 2.5x, 3x,3.5x, 4x, 5x

Short, regular,long, extra long

Titanium frame: threesizes, two shapes:black, purple, platinumSV Sport Frame: onesize, eight colors

$745-$1,195

Extremely high resolution, sharp clarity, lightweight, multicoat-ed lens, optics are independent of frame for easy prescriptionchanges, SV Sport frame offers comfortable wrap around eyeprotection, titanium frame offers a lightweight/durable design,30-day trial period

Ultra-LightFlip-upLoupes

Flip-up, TTL 2.5x, 3x Short, regular,long, extra long

Titanium frame: threesizes, two shapes:black, purple, platinumSV Sport Frame: onesize, eight colors

$745-$845

High performance optics for all day comfort, ultra lightweight,multicoated lens, optics are independent of frame for easy pre-scription changes, SV Sport frame offers comfortable wraparound eye protection, titanium frame offers alightweight/durable design, 30-day trial period

SureFit TTLLoupes

TTL 2.5x, 3x Short, regular,long, extra long

Titanium frame: threesizes, two shapes:black, purple, platinumSV Sport Frame: onesize, eight colors

$895-$945

SureFit system allows for ordering with only two measure-ments, high resolution, sharp clarity, ultra lightweight, multi-coated lens, SV Sport frame offers comfortable wrap aroundeye protection, titanium frame offers a lightweight/durabledesign, 30-day trial period

SurgiTel/GeneralScientific

ErgoVisionLoupes

TTL 2.5x, 3x, 3.5x,4.5x, 5.5x,6.5x

Any custom dis-tance

Black, silver, red, blue $1,245-$1,995

Special prices for hygienists, patented double nose padsfor ergo frames, exclusive Oakley frame options, comfort-able declination angles with patented frame features

ErgoVisionLoupes

Flip-up 2.5x, 3x,3.5x, 4.5x,5.5x, 6.5x

Any custom dis-tance

Black, silver, red, blue $1,245-$1,995

Special prices for hygienists, patented double nose pads forergo frames, exclusive Oakley frame options, customizable/adjustable declination angles with patented mounting features

ErgoVisionLoupes

Headband mount-ed with flip-upoption

2.5x, 3x, 3.5x,4.5x, 5.5x,6.5x

Any custom dis-tance

N/A $1,245-$1,995

Ergo headbands with two adjustments,customizable/adjustable declination angles with patentedmounting features

Vision USA Lana Loupes Half, full, and clip-on frame; flip-up

2.5x, 3.5x,4x, 5x

17” Light nickel, titaniumframe

$290-$379

Half frame: fits over safety, prescription, or laser glasses; fullframe: can accommodate prescription lenses; clip-on: attachesto safety, prescription, or laser glasses

Lana Loupes Megaview,Megaview LED;head mounted

1.7x, 2x,2.5x, 3x, 4x

8-16” Black/gray $79.95-$125.99

Allows peripheral vision, includes interchangeable lens, hardcoated lens, includes AAA batteries, LED Megaview offers threeLED lights, adjustable illumination angle, rechargeable batteries

Lana Loupes Clip Mag, clip-on/flip-up

1x, 1.5x, 2x,2.5, 3x, 3.5x,4x, 5x

4-16” Bifocal and full lens $26.95 Attaches to safety, prescription, or laser glasses, available inbifocals and full lens