Light for the dental practice
Everything you need to know…
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Quick Facts
Light properties that the light for the dental practice should fulfil
(DIN 5035; DIN EN 12464-1; DIN EN ISO 9680, ASR A3.4).
500 lux in the reception, work and office area, at least 8000 lux in the oral cavity area, at least 1000 lux in the treatment room.
Warm to neutral white color temperatures for the waiting area, daylight for the treatment and work area.
A CRI > 90 for a correct color perception especially in the treatment room.
Flicker-free light to reduce eye strain.
Coordination of the different light sources for a harmonious distribution of brightness in the room.
Absolutely glare-free light for patients and employees.
Dental practices with feel-good character
For many people, going to the dentist is associated with discomfort and a queasy feeling. But did you know that an optimal lighting concept in the dental practice can have a positive effect on the well-being of the patient? Light has a proven impact on our emotions and well-being. Rather, it is a versatile design tool with which we can enhance our environment and specifically influence our perceptions.
Best of all: the practice team also benefits from the right light in the dental practice! Light not only plays a decisive role in the success of the treatment - the mental and physical strain is also very high due to daily work under artificial light with high illuminance levels. Special lights with a daylight spectrum are therefore crucial in order to avoid early fatigue and health problems.
Which light for which area?
Especially in dental practices, the lighting has to meet a wide range of requirements - the right lighting concept is crucial! Basically, a dental practice can be divided into three main areas: the waiting area, including reception and waiting rooms, an office area and the treatment rooms. While in waiting room with warmer light colors and lower illuminance levels of approx. 400-500 lux for comfort & well-being wants to be taken care of, are in Treatment room up to 8000 lux necessary. The requirements are different again Reception and office area. Here the legislature writes at least 500 Lux before. In addition, employees are prevented from being dazzled by luminaires specially designed for VDU workstations.
The right illuminance for the treatment room
For treatment to be successful, color differences between teeth and materials must be accurately identified. While special operating lights with illuminances of up to 20.000 lux or more are used in the oral cavity area, the area around the Oral cavity still at least 1000 Luxury and im remaining treatment room at least 500 lux can be achieved by other artificial light sources such as ceiling lights. An even distribution of brightness and glare-free light is important in order to relieve the dentist's eyes and not give the patient the feeling of lying on an operating table. For true-color vision, a CRI> 90 maintained and attention should be paid to color temperatures in the daylight spectrum (>5300 Kelvin).
Light for the laboratory & the sterilization room
In many practices, the sterilization room is right next to the treatment room. The processing of medical devices after treatment is a complex matter with many requirements. In addition to the clean separation of clean and unclean areas, good lighting is crucial for optimal sterilization! In addition to special articulated lamps for the workplace itself, special magnifying lamps are used in the visual functional and visual inspection. This is important in order to be able to see details that are not visible to the naked eye.
More sustainability in the dental practice
For treatment to be successful, color differences between teeth and materials must be accurately identified. While special operating lights with illuminances of up to 20.000 lux or more are used in the oral cavity area, the area around the Oral cavity still at least 1000 Luxury and im remaining treatment room at least 500 lux can be achieved by other artificial light sources such as ceiling lights. An even distribution of brightness and glare-free light is important in order to relieve the dentist's eyes and not give the patient the feeling of lying on an operating table. For true-color vision, a CRI> 90 maintained and attention should be paid to color temperatures in the daylight spectrum (>5300 Kelvin).
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions regarding dental office lighting.
Does RMD also offer surgical lights?
Unfortunately, we currently do not have surgical lights specifically for illuminating the oral cavity in our range. Our focus is on the optimal illumination of the entire treatment room with general lighting, such as ceiling panels or LED pendant lights, as well as articulated and magnifying lights especially for dental work stations and the sterilization room.
What area of application are LED panels suitable for?
Thanks to their excellent light quality (full-spectrum light) and the simple and particularly flat design, the LED panels can be used in a variety of ways - whether in the treatment room, in the waiting area, in reception or in the office.
What advantages does full spectrum light offer me?
Light is a crucial factor for health and well-being. Especially when we spend a lot of time indoors, natural light is important to keep our internal clock in balance and to be able to work with concentration. Numerous studies have shown that natural daylight is crucial for performance and health. Full spectrum LED lights, such as our LED panels, contain the entire spectrum of daylight, so that the light can be individually adjusted depending on the time of day and support our biorhythm - this promotes performance, concentration and we feel more vital and balanced.
Does the entire luminaire have to be disposed of as soon as the LED modules are defective?
With RMD workplace lights, the LED modules can be replaced at low cost. Just send us an e-mail or give us a call and we will take care of your request.
Will a whole lighting concept be created for me?
We're welcome to do that. Simply contact us and we will look at your situation together. We are happy to hear from them!
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Since 2003 we have been developing lighting concepts specifically for activities with very high visual requirements. Innovation, passion and enthusiasm have led us to become the market leader in terms of value for money in this specialist area. We owe where we are now solely to our employees and our always loyal customers.
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We rely on local production and high-quality components in order to meet high requirements. The use of first-class materials ensures the best quality of light over many years.
Energy and cost efficient
With a service life of over 50.000 hours and reduced energy consumption of up to 70% compared to conventional lights, costs are greatly reduced and energy is saved in the long term.
Environmentally friendly
Needs-based and sustainable lighting conserves resources and bans substances such as mercury. In addition, there is no UV radiation and infrared radiation. This not only pleases nature, but also the user.
interchangeable
We install our LED modules in such a way that they can be replaced in the event of a possible defect. This means that the lamp does not have to be completely disposed of - we replace, repair and protect the environment!