It can seem so simple, but you can’t treat what you can’t see, and magnification is one of the most important technologies you can add to your operatory. Dental loupes can not only magnify your working area, but when properly fit they can help you practice with improved posture and with more ergonomic positioning. Dental loupes are available as flip-up designs which allow the telescopes to be raised out from the front of the glasses, or through the lens (TTL) which have fixed telescopes. Which is better is a matter of personal comfort, but for those who prefer TTL styles, here is a side-by-side comparison of some options.