DentLit by Dr. Miguel A. Ortiz Dr. Miguel A. Ortiz Learn everything you need to know about dental photography from the comfort of your home or office. Accessible from any device, earn C.E. credits, no previous knowledge of photography needed. Get unlimited access to all video courses, and learn at your own pace.
Learn and interact with Dr. Ortiz himself! Chat, ask questions, and leave comments for all the material available, all in one dedicated environment.
Chapter 1
The Fundamentals of Photography
Learn, not just what to do, but how and why. Take control of your camera and improve your photography skills both in and out of the clinic. Sections include: • Exposure and the Big 5 • 1 Aperture • 2 Shutter Speed • 3 Depth of Field • 4 White Balance • 5 – ISO • Histogram
Chapter 2
Dental Photography Equipment
A quick overview of the equipment you need, and the stuff you don’t. You won’t have to break the bank if you know exactly what you’re looking for. This chapter includes the following lessons: • Cameras • Lenses • Flash Systems • Mirrors • Contrastors • Retractors • Polarizers
Chapter 3
Portrait Photography
Not only will great portraits benefit your dental practice (and patients!), but it’s a great way to start using the fundamental skills you’ve just learned. This chapter includes the following lessons: • Ring Flashes • Dual Flash System • Speedlights • Umbrellas and Strobes • Perfecting the Background • Portrait Session
Chapter 4
Intraoral Photography
The most crucial and challenging tasks of Dental Photography boiled down into The Simple Protocol. High quality intraoral photographs in only 10 minutes; take 95% of your shots without moving your patient, your lights or yourself! This chapter includes the following lessons: • Intraoral Set Up • The Simple Protocol • Lateral Shots
Chapter 5
Artistic Dental Photography
Now for the fun stuff! Dr. Ortiz will teach you how to take breathtaking dental photographs that’ll wow them all. It’s easier than you think! This chapter includes the following lessons: • The Glossy Effect • Diffusion • Chromaticity, Chiaroscuro and Texture Manipulation
Chapter 6
Communication with the Dental Laboratory
You need this knowledge and these skills to reach the standard of care your patients deserve. Proper shade evaluation and cross polarization are tricky, but necessary. This chapter includes the following lessons: • Shade Evaluation • Cross Polarization • Final Quiz to earn CE credit
CE credits: 3
Course duration: 6 Chapters to watch at your own pace
Prerequisite courses: No previous knowledge of photography required
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