CE0845: Digital Dental Photography

James R. Clark, Photographer

*Refunds for CDE participation courses must be requested at least 14 days prior to the first meeting of a course. All participation courses have a $100 non-refundable deposit. The deposit is necessary to cover the cost of materials that are incurred which are non-refundable to our office. If a cancellation is made less than 14 days before a course, no monetary refund will be given, and the money can not be transferred to another course, unless the CDE office is able to occupy the spot with another participant. Funds, minus the $100 non-refundable deposit, may be transferred to another course within the same CDE course year if the request is made 14 days before the course.

Course Description:

Dental Photography is an extremely valuable tool for practicing dentists, auxiliaries and dental educators. By using new technologies such as digital imaging, we can visually communicate with patients, labs, insurance providers and our peers faster and easier than ever before. Aspects of photography and imaging, and how they relate to dentistry, will be discussed. Equipment and techniques, intra- and extra-oral photography, and the photography and electronic imaging of other dental-related subjects will also be covered.

Course Objectives - As a result of attending this course, the participant should be able to:

• Acquaint the novice dental photographer with the techniques required for excellent dental views
• Give the clinician an introduction to Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft PowerPoint and how they relate to dentistry
• Demonstrate importance of incorporating digital imaging into your practice and presentations

Lab – Limited to 13 participants

The lab session will allow the participant first-hand exposure to high-quality digital dental photography equipment. After practicing the techniques taught in the morning session, participants will process images into both extra- and intra-oral photos. By using a laptop and a digital projector, participants will see first-hand how easy it is to work with digital dental photography.

Required Lab Equipment:

Please bring mirrors, retractors and a rubber mixing bowl (for warm water to heat the mirrors). If you have a digital clinical camera that you would like to practice with, please feel free to bring it along. Please make sure that it is in good working condition (batteries, etc). If you have any questions about your camera’s dental capabilities email Jim at clarkj@u.washington.edu.

Instructor:

JAMES R. CLARK has been teaching dental photography to graduate students in all the specialty programs at the UW School of Dentistry since 1980. He has lectured both nationally and internationally, and has contributed photographs to numerous textbooks, scientific publications and research projects. Now retired, Mr. Clark continues to work with all of the UW School of Dentistry graduate and undergraduate dental students.

Lunch Selection:

All meals are accompanied by a dessert and bottled water. Sandwiches come with a side salad, and salads come with rustic artisan bread.

DEFAULT: Club Sandwich: roasted turkey breast, Black Forest ham and crispy bacon with lettuce, tomato and mayo.

Vietnamese Veggie Sandwich: marinated fresh tofu, julienne carrots, mixed greens, cucumber, and cilantro, drizzled with soy sauce on baguette (sriracha hot chili sauce upon request).

Chicken Caesar Salad: sliced, roasted chicken breast, shaved parmesan and garlic croutons atop crisp romaine lettuce (anchovies upon request). Caesar dressing and a lemon wedge.

*Note: If we have not received your specified request by one week before the course, the default option - Club Sandwich - will be ordered for you.

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