The shields that come attached to curing lights never seem to be in the correct position, requiring you to either adjust them—which can be awkward—or go without. The Orbiter by Ergocept is a new product that offers a solution to this dilemma: it's a curing light shield, available in two sizes, that orbits around your curing light to protect your eyes.
Watch the demonstration above to see how it works!
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