MDT Sascha Hein gets to the bottom of a widespread misconception: Neither light nor objects are actually colored – color only arises in our brain. This finding has far-reaching consequences for everyday work in the laboratory, especially for workplace lighting. What does good lighting for dental technology call for?

MDT Sascha Hein examines the scientific principles of good laboratory lighting in an article in “dental dialogue” magazine. His analysis shows that correct lighting is much more than just a question of brightness.

Patients with removable dentures often suffer from the formation and accumulation of bacterial plaque. Plaque builds up wherever food debris has not been completely removed - and artificial teeth are no exception.