Thanks to the rapid development of the digital camera technology, photography is becoming much easier recently. However, in reality, the science of the photography is complicated; thus, many of us are still struggling with how to take a good photograph. In this hands-on course, award-winning professional photographer and ceramist, Naoki Aiba, CDT will address (1) what dentists/dental technicians need to know about photography, (2) how to take a "good picture," and (3) how to maximize the use of the photographs into our work.
This hands-on course starts with the lecture, "Dental Photography & Esthetic Communication." In this lecture, Mr. Aiba will explain the basic science of photography, equipment for dental photography, basic technique of dental photography and protocol of esthetic communication. He will also address how to read the shade from photography to incorporate into restorations.
After the lecture, participant's flash systems will be measured and calibrated by Mr. Aiba. Then, everyone exercises the basic protocol of dental photography to find the best exposure for both intraoral and bench photography. After the photo-shooting exercise, photos are evaluated for questions and diagnosis. At that time, basic uses of Photoshop and PowerPoint or Keynote are also discussed.
On the second day, ceramists will challenge the single central matching case, using the photographs taken on the first day. Application of the photo information into ceramic build-up and contouring will be illustrated.
Learning Objects:
- Finding the best exposure by calibrating your camera and flash system
- Exercising how to shoot intra-oral and bench photography
- Proper use shade guide and take shade
- Read, map and analyze photographic information for ceramic fabrication and contouring
Note: Participants will receive Mr. Aiba's textbook outlining dental photography, detailed porcelain build-up and contouring.
Included with each course:
- 2 full days of instruction at IDEA
- 3 nights hotel accommodations
- All course materials
- All local transportation including airport
- All meals, prepared by private chef
- 16 CE Credits
Price:
- Pay in Full w/ No Hotel - US$ 1,795.00
- Pay Deposit w/ No Hotel - US$ 500.00
- Pay in Full - US$ 2,170.00
- Pay Deposit - US$ 500.00
