Many dentists wrongly believe that there is little or no return on investment when purchasing a dental microscope. Using a microscope increases visualisation and allows the dentist to document findings throughout the examination and on dental records. Further to this the ability to take still and images and use the live feed allows the dentist to share what they have seen with the patient. This consequently increases patient communication and confidence and facilitates an increased level of trust between the patient and practitioner over a much shorter time scale all of which contribute to increased case acceptance, which in turn can produce a significant return on investment.