Hmmmm I am lucky in that I bought my loupes but that my employer allows me to use his light. I would ask your employer if he would be willing to split the cost with you or even pay for it, since they can use the cost as a tax deduction.
Dental conventions will sometimes sell product at a discount. I live near Chicago and there Midwiner convention every February is a great place to purchase supplies. If you are not near a convention that will be held soon maybe you can search the usual sites for second hand lights like ebay or Craig’s List. And I agree with Rdh88 that asking your employer to split the cost or pay for all of it might work. I bought my light with my loupes when I was still in school so I could get the student discount. I love it and can’t work without it. Totally worth the money (even if you have to pay full price).
I bought a light off of eBay and it works great. So much cheaper than the vendors
I’ve been looking on Amazon and ebay here lately. I’m nervous about going that route, but I am also wanting to get one that is more budget friendly and that doesn’t require payments.
Q Optics! Love my loupes and light I purchased from them several years ago. They are great at costumer service and it was the best investment I have ever made as a hygienist. Go for it, you will just wished you had done it sooner. I also second the advice of getting them at a convention so you can get the “Convention” price but they have financing options if you cannot go that route.
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