Embodiments of the present invention include dental curing lights comprising a battery, and a fire resistant mesh bag at least partially enclosing the battery therein. Additionally, the battery and fire resistant mesh bag may be located within the dental curing light. Additional embodiments of the present invention include methods of manufacturing a dental curing lights. The methods may comprise enclosing a battery within a fire resistant mesh bag, and positioning the battery and fire resistant mesh bag into the dental curing light.