An apparatus for metering a light-curing material, comprising a housing section; wherein the housing section comprises at least a first end section and a second end section arranged opposite to said first section a receiving device for receiving, in a detachable manner, a metering device, in which the light-curing material is contained; wherein the metering device comprises an outlet opening out of which the light-curing material may exit, a light-emitting device for curing the light-curing material, in particular an LED lamp and/or a flashlight device; wherein the receiving device is designed such that the outlet opening of the metering device faces the first end section after being connected to the receiving device; wherein the light-emitting device is arranged in or on the first end section of the housing section in order to be able to provide light towards or in the direction of the first end section of the housing.