Spoiler alert - this post is nerdy.

I have been using dental loupes, since my days in the 'pink palace'. (see paragraph 3, sentence 2)

The UTSD taught me the fundamentals and foundations for clinical dentistry that I rely on every day.

See also: UTSD alumni nominated for statewide honors

One of the tenets of improving from good dentistry to excellent dentistry was a firm recommendation from the operative teaching staff that every dental student should be using surgical loupes. I bought the hi-res 2.5X Orascoptic loupes and I have been using them ever since.

Since then, many dentists that I trust and respect have encouraged me to consider adding a headlight, stating that the overhead light is just adequate, but not excellent. So, I am taking the next step. I have placed an order for the Surgitel 3.5X Oakley loupes with a headlight. I am always trying to keep up with the best practices, and I think this added lighting will advance the quality of the work we are doing at http://mcfarlanedental.com.

Here is a little remembrance from November 2003, my dental school interview.