Course No: ES04-10 15 CDE Credits (Lecture & Hands-on)
The Art & Techniques of Digital
Dental Photography:
A Communication Tool in Dentistry
Friday, April 9 - Saturday, April 10, 2010
Location: University of Toronto Centre for Continuing Dental Education, 1440 Don Mills Road (Kern Rd. Entrance), Toronto, ON
A component of the Restorative Esthetic Continuum**
Dr. James R. Dunn
Dr. Richard A. Young
Course Outline
This course will present dental photography not just as a record of existing conditions or treatment completed, but as a communication tool with the patient, the lab, referral sources and for marketing. Photography is an art and photos in dentistry should follow art guidelines. The smile is used to sell in general marketing and expectations by patients and others are influenced by the advertising and photographic industry.
This course will demonstrate high quality dental photos meeting all dental and art guidelines. Technique and equipment are equally important. Which equipment, lighting and accessories give highest quality images with the least interference in a practice, including a simplified portrait system beyond the "mug shot" medical model will be indicated. Simplified management software to modify, correct and manage, and using photos to communicate using tablet PC and annotations on screen will be demonstrated and used.
It is not required that participants purchase the suggested equipment below if they choose not to.
There will be cameras at the course as well as contrasters, however, if the participant has his/her own camera, it is better as he/she can use it and calibrate it.
It is suggested that each participant have a SLR digital camera set up for dental photography, lateral and occlusal mirrors (lingual perio mirror if possible) cheek retractors, and contrastors to block out objectionable oral distractions. A few contrastors and other accessories will be available to use. Visit www.photomed.net to see the recommended accessories, camera systems, and the simplified portrait system we will be using. A laptop computer will be useful to manage photos. The ideal laptop is a tablet PC running on Windows XP or Vista Ultimate.
A trial copy of a recommended software (ACDSee 10) can be downloaded from www.acdsee.com. If you want to purchase the software, discounts can be found by searching Google under ACDSee 10 discounts or promotions.
A preliminary handout for Dr. Dunn in PDF format can be downloaded from:
www.onlinefilefolder.com (log in: dunnhandouts password: dental).
A preliminary handout for Dr. Young in PDF format can be downloaded from:
www.onlinefilefolder.com (log in: d4llusd password: dentist).
These Handouts will be available at the course.
The class schedule will be:
Lecture and demonstration using a live patient with video and live capture of the photograph, followed by hands-on clinical experience and evaluation of the photos on your PC.
**A component of the Restorative Esthetic Continuum
The goal of the University of Toronto Advanced Restorative Esthetic Continuum is to provide participants with a logical and insightful perception as to how to examine, treatment plan and deliver dentistry to their patients that is functional, esthetic and optimally maintainable.
Participants will receive a certificate from the University of Toronto Continuing Dental Education once completing each of the seven programs over a period not exceeding three academic school years. Each of the seven programs will take place on a Friday and Saturday in Toronto, Ontario. Each 2-day program will consist of a lecture and a hands-on component. The hands-on component will allow each participant to fully understand and practice what they have learned and to satisfy the University requirement to be able to give a certificate. Space is limited to 32 participants per session.
The courses are run in logical progression in order to give each doctor insight, perception, and the vision to achieve their restorative esthetic goals. Treatment planning and working with a dental team of specialists is stressed, although there is no way to learn everything in seven sessions, participants will acquire a fundamental and direction to continue their quest for dental excellence.
Tuition*
(includes continental breakfast, networking lunch, and afternoon refreshments)
| Prior to March 26, 2010 | After March 26, 2010 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dentists: | $995 | $1050 |
| Allied Professionals: | $125 | $150 |
There may be an additional charge for the purchase of materials that are required to complete the hands-on component of this course.
Course Time - 9 am - 5 pm Both Days
*Register at the same time for 2 or more courses and receive a 10% discount on each course.
Advanced Restorative Esthetic Continuum Courses:
| September 25, 26, 2009 | The Veneer Studio: Veneer Preparation and Photography |
Dr. Gary Radz, Dr. Tony Soileau |
| October 30, 31, 2009 | Lecture – What's New in All Ceramics: Techno-Clinical Perspectives Hands-On – Prep Design: Achieving Beauty, Function and Longevity |
Dr. Damon Adams |
| December 11, 12, 2009 | Predictable Techniques for Total Esthetics | Dr. Robert Lowe |
| January 22, 23, 2010 | “Esthetics In Action” — Clinical Techniques, Materials and Technology |
Dr. Ross Nash |
| February 12, 13, 2010 | Smile Design: The Art of Temporization |
Dr. Elliot Mechanic |
| June 11, 12, 2010 | Advanced Technology in Aesthetic Surgery | Dr. Robert Miller |
| Date TBA | An Easy Approach to Predictable Anterior Direct Composite Restorations |
Dr. Robert Margeas, Dr. Marcos Vargas |
Biographies
Dr. James R. Dunn DDS formerly was a full-time faculty at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California, and is currently in a private practice in Auburn, California. He is a member of the ADA and components, The Chicago Dental Society, The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, The American and International Association of Dental Research, and The Academy of Dental Materials. He is a Gordon Christensen Award recipient of the Chicago Dental Society and Educator of the Year from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.
He has been a Principal investigator of numerous clinical and laboratory research projects in dental materials science and presented the results to both the International Association of Dental Research and the Academy of Dental Materials. He has presented both lectures and workshops to most major dental societies and meetings in the US and overseas in the clinical use of tooth colored restoratives, Esthetics, and Digital Photography.
Dr. Richard A. Young DDS received his dental training at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 1985. He is an Assistant Professor of Restorative Dentistry at LLU School of Dentistry lecturing in the undergraduate dental aesthetics, advanced prosthodontics, and practice management courses. His interest in dental photography spans the last 23 years and he is recognized for his expertise in digital photography. His innovative and practical methods have inspired countless colleagues to adopt digital photography into their clinical procedures. Dr. Young maintains a private practice with his wife, focusing on esthetic dentistry. His loves and interests outside of dentistry include his wife, 9 year-old daughter Annika, skiing, cycling, surfing, windsurfing, tennis, and golf.
