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Identification of the ideal clinical photographic series.
Students will be taught the important aspects of photographing their subjects. The goal is to achieve the best possible results with simply consistent technique.
| Extra-oral/ Intra-oral Projections |
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Point of view |
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Subject size |
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Field of view |
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Color/Corrections |
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Depth of Field |
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Shadowing |
Specifications of Digital Equipment and Accessories.
Participants will have the opportunity to learn about modern digital cameras configured for dental applications and their differences. Participants will achieve a basic understanding of digital photography elements including image resolution, digital memory formats, and white balance considerations.
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Chair |
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Lighting |
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Space requirements |
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Body |
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Lens |
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Flash |
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Power |
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Memory card |
| Computer/software: |
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Computer requirements |
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Memory |
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Operating system |
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Monitor |
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Hard Drive Space and folders |
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Memory Card Reader |
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Photo editing software: Photoshop & Paint Shop Pro |
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Image management |
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Import |
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Storage/retrieval |
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Mounting |
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Visualization |
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Printing/ quality issues |
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| Photographic accessories: |
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Mirrors and retractors |
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Studio lights and power source |
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Hands-On Clinical Technique
Students use the digital hardware to practice these clinical techniques in the hand-on lab portion of the class. Instructors will assist students with the following topics:
| Extra-oral Photography |
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Full face |
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Profile |
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3/4 view |
| Intra-oral Photography |
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Anterior view |
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Right and Left Lateral View |
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Maxillary/mandibular occlusal view |
| Patient Positioning |
| Camera Settings |
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Lip retraction |
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Mirror placement |
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Infection control |
| Imaging handling |
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Download images to computer |
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Mounting/ arranging photos using Dolphin Imaging |
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Saving photos |
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Printing photos |
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| All courses qualify for CE credits |
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The student taking the course must have general proficiency in:
The Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP Operating System. Experience only with Windows 3.1 or DOS is not sufficient.
Basic understanding of how the file system on a computer works for naming, saving and retrieving files. |
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* Volume Discount: After two members of the same office have registered, additional staff members may enroll for $325 each. |
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