# Survey on the usage and frequency of digital magnification devices in dentistry

## TL;DR

This study explores how often dental professionals use magnification devices and highlights their benefits and barriers.

## Contribution

The study provides new insights into the adoption of magnification devices in academic dental settings.

## Key findings

- DMDs are increasingly recognized for their ergonomic and precision benefits in dental procedures.
- Endodontics and restorative procedures are the most common applications for magnification devices.
- Cost and dependency concerns remain barriers to widespread adoption of DMDs.

## Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the awareness, usage frequency, and perceptions of dental magnification devices (DMDs) among academic dental practitioners.

A cross-sectional survey was conducted at the Istanbul University Faculty of Dentistry, which targeted academic staff, doctoral candidates, and specialization students. A total of 159 participants completed an 18-item multiple-choice questionnaire. The data were collected via email and QR codes and statistically analyzed via descriptive and inferential methods.

The results revealed increasing awareness and usage of DMDs, with ergonomic benefits and improved treatment precision being the most commonly cited advantages. Despite these benefits, barriers such as cost and concerns over device dependency have limited broader adoption. The participants indicated that magnification was particularly valuable in endodontics and restorative procedures.

The findings emphasize the growing recognition of DMDs in academic dental practice and highlight the need to incorporate magnification training into dental education curricula to enhance clinical skills and ergonomic awareness from an early stage.

The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12903-026-07935-1.