ISO/TC 106/SC 6/WG 1 - Dental operating light

This document specifies requirements and test methods for operating lights used in the dental office and intended for illuminating the oral cavity of patients. It also contains specifications on the instructions for use, marking and packaging. This document applies to operating lights, irrespective of the technology of the light source. This document excludes auxiliary light sources, for example, from dental handpieces and dental headlamps and also operating lights which are specifically designed for use in oral surgery.

ISO 9680:2014 specifies requirements and test methods for operating lights used in the dental office and intended for illuminating the oral cavity of patients. It also contains specifications on manufacturers' instructions for use, marking and packaging. ISO 9680:2014 applies to operating lights, irrespective of the technology of the light source. ISO 9680:2014 excludes auxiliary light sources, e.g. from dental handpieces and dental headlamps and also operating lights which are specifically designed for use in oral surgery.

ISO 9680:2007 specifies requirements and test methods for operating lights used in the dental office and intended for illuminating the oral cavity of patients. It also contains specifications on manufacturers' instructions, marking and packaging. ISO 9680:2007 applies to operating lights that are intended to be permanently fixed to the ceiling, or to the wall or to the floor.

The preferred voltages are: 12; 24; 36; 48; 72; 80; 96; 120; 144; 160; 192; 240.