The Art of Passion: a photographic journey Dr. Edward McLaren

In Dr. McLaren's words:

This book, “the Art of Passion: a photographic journey... teeth, ceramics, faces, and places”, represents several years of study, trial and error, and countless thousands of images both of film and digital in an attempt to discover the color characteristics, form, texture, and luster of natural teeth. The purpose of this study was to learn the optical behavior of teeth, and more importantly how to take this information and use artificial materials to create natural tooth optics in a dental ceramic restoration. The passion for teeth, the fascination of interplay of light, and the love of photography created an interesting side benefit. It caused me to see people and the world around me very differently. It led me to look for unique perspectives and expressiveness. It made observing what most people would see ordinary or mundane more interesting because I am always looking for a new way to “see” and capture it in a image. I try to give the viewer some of those fascinating experiences. Also, I cover the ceramic technique developed called “The Skeleton Build-Up Technique” as I want you to share the knowledge gained from this study. I hope you enjoy it and it helps inspire you on your life’s journeys as it has been a fun journey for me that still continues.

The Art of Passion: a photographic journey..........................$189.00



  The Hidden Fracture and Caries Picture Book Dr. Martin B. Goldstein

This collection of high-resolution photographs presents close-up views of old alloy restorations, followed by photographs revealing what the dentist discovered after the restorations were removed. According to the author and lecturer, Dr. Martin Goldstein, aging Baby-Boomers often present with entire quadrants of old alloy restorations that are beginning to break down. Some patients have difficulty understanding why a dentist would recommend replacement of a non-sensitive restoration. To help address this communication problem, he assembled this photo-presentation that graphically shows how subtle signs around old restorations may be the precursor of serious problems.

The presentation includes examples of "hidden" caries that can lurk under an amalgam, as well as a wide variety of coronal fractures. They allow the dentist to explain the difference between fractures that can be treated with a simple bonded restoration and those that require a crown or even extraction. The typical result of frequent usage of this guide is an increase in restorative activity on the part of the dentist.


The Hidden Fracture and Caries Picture Book...........................$40.00



 

Esthetic Dentistry/Smile Design - A Patient’s Guide

Esthetic Dentistry/Smile Design - A Patient’s Guide is a high quality guide to be used as both a presentation (coffee table) book for your reception area and as a chairside tool for yourself and your dental team to convey to the patient the possibilities of what esthetic dentistry can do for them. The guide is really two books in one:

- Esthetic Dentistry shows before and after pictures in a logical sequence demonstrating the possibilities of esthetic dentistry.

- Smile Design shows your patient how you, their esthetic dentist, can change their facial form and enhance or hide various facial traits by manipulation of tooth position and shape
.

The book has been formulated to be used as two books in one and when left on a table in your reception area always appears to be facing upwards with the Esthetic Dentistry Guide on one side and the Smile Design Guide on the other side.

Esthetic Dentistry shows before and after pictures in a logical sequence demonstrating the possibilities of esthetic dentistry. Various scenarios are presented and your patient can usually relate and placed themselves in one of them. The language is simple, short, to the point, and designed for reception area browsing. Interspersed amongst the cases are pages resembling fashion advertisements with a call to action asking the patient to ask you, the artist, how you can help them.

Smile Design shows your patient how you, their esthetic dentist, can change their facial form and enhance or hide various facial traits by manipulation of tooth position, shape, etc… The concept of conveying personality through tooth shape is introduced. Did they ever think that esthetic dentistry could possibly change their lives? What can you, their dentist, do to help them?

The Esthetic Dentistry/Smile Design - A Patient’s Guide is now available in seven languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, French and Romanian.

Esthetic Dentistry/Smile Design - A Patient’s Guide..........................$40.00




 

"Intelligent User Guide" with Thumbsplus Pro Image Software

Looking for an inexpensive and easy way to manage all of your patient images? ThumbsPlus from Cerious Software is an easy and effective way to organize, manage, view, edit, present and print your patient images.


The
“Intelligent User Guide” for ThumbsPlus is designed to teach you and your staff to:

- create individual patient folders
- copy images from a memory card to a patient folder
- view images and magnify
- adjust color, crop, rotate and flip images
- resize images for PowerPoint and the web
- send images via email
- print single or multiple images on a page

The guide walks you step by step through each procedure using screen shots to show you where to "click" and how the screen should look. The guide includes the full version of ThumbsPlus Pro from Cerious Software
Published by Digital Imaging Consultants

"Intelligent User Guide" with ThumbsPlus Pro................................$229.00
SPECIAL: purchase with a camera system and save $30...............199.00 (must be purchased at same time, same invoice)




  AACD Accreditation Training Guides for use with Adobe Elements v5.0

Recently, the AACD revised their digital protocol for AACD Accreditation. The new protocol is streamlined with many of the original requirements removed.

The Guide is designed to be used with Photoshop Elements 5.0 and Powerpoint. Each page is a screenshot step-by-step walk through with indications of where to click and what to type. It is like having someone
over your shoulder explaing what to do every step of the way.

This Guide will be used during the Accreditation Workshop at the 2007 AACD meeting in Atlanta with Dr. Brett Magnuson and Ward Allen.

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AACD Guide for Adobe Elements v5 - no software.........................99.00










  Practical Dental Photography & High Tech Case Presentation
Robert M. Maher, DDS

In Dr. Maher's words:
It is our desire to provide a SIMPLE, STRAIGHT FORWARD METHOD of using digital photography to enhance the new patient exam experience. Greater patient understanding results in greater case acceptance. In today's world of rapidly changing dentistry, one cannot keep up with everything we would like to learn about. Digital photography and computers change very quickly. It is our goal to allow you to rapidly acquire the skills necessary to do digital case presentations and imaging without learning all about computers, cameras, and imaging programs. There are many more complicated and sophisticated methods to do this;
BUT: NONE ARE SIMPLER.



Testimonials
"Bob, Thanks so much for sending me "SIMPLE" I absolutely love it! Many of my clients are just getting started with digital photography and I've been looking for manual that would appeal to a novice as well as the seasoned photographer.
Lorne Lavine, DMD - Dental Technology Consultants.

"Dr. Bob Maher's SIMPLE is a must for every dental library !
Vicki Mcmanus, RDH - President , Hygiene Mastery.

"Thank you for sending SIMPLE so promptly. It was just
what I needed to take my case presentations to the next level"
Dr. Mladen Kralj - 21st Century Dental, IL

"Bob is one of the best photographers I have worked with.
I have seen his photography first hand when he lectures
for PAC~Live."
Dr. Tony Soileau - Lecturer, LA

"It's a great product!"
Dr. Woody Oakes - The profitable dentist newsletter.

Dr. Maher offers 1-on-1 clinical mentoring.
Click here for more information.


Practical Dental Photography &
High Tech Case
Presentation.................................................................$99.00





  Digital Dental Photography - A Clinican's Guide Dr. Steve Ratcliff

Written by Dr. Steve Ratcliff of the L. D. Pankey Institute. Digital Dental Photography - A Clinician’s Guide explains step by step how to take
dental photos.

Chapter sections include:

- Choosing Equipment
- Technique
- Image Compsition
- Shade Matching
- ACDSee Software Basics
- Adobe Photoshop Elements Software
- Creating a Basic Powerpoint Presentation

Digital Dental Photography - A Clinician's Guide..............................$119.00













  Mastering Digital Dental Photography Dr. Wolfgang Bengel

For many clinicians, digital technology holds the promise of simplifying
the taking and archiving of photographs, but making the transition from conventional to digital photography can be a daunting
task, and it also raises some concerns. How do I select the right camera? Will I lose anything in image quality? How much space will I need for storage? Mastering Digital Dental Photography was written expressly for those
who wonder whether they can achieve the high quality they associate
with conventional photography while taking advantage of the convenience offered by digital technology. The
author, who has been teaching dental photography for the past 20 years, explains everything you need to know
to step smoothly into the world of digital photography, whether or not you possess any
knowledge of conventional techniques. Readers are guided through the practical steps of taking intraoral, object, and portrait photographs, editing and archiving their images, and importing them
into presentations. All those who wish to avoid the pitfalls of buying software and equipment to take high-quality digital dental photographs
will want to read this book.

Contents:
I. Technical Considerations
1. Demands of the Dental Photograph
2. Basic Components of Photography
3. Digital Technique
4. Camera Systems Suitable for Dental Photography
II. Practical Procedures
5. Perioral and Intraoral
Photography
6. Portrait and Profile Photography
7. Photographing Small Objects for Dental Medicine
and Technology
8. Photography of Dental Casts
9. Copy Work
10. Copying Radiographs
11. From Slides to Digital Images
III. The Digital Workflow
12. Workflow I: Image Transfer
13. Workflow II: Image Editing – Basic Adjustments
14. Workflow III: Image Archiving
15. Workflow IV: Data Output
16. Special Problems in Digital Photography
17. Image Editing – Basic Photoshop Techniques
18. Slide Presentations with PowerPoint

Mastering Digital Dental Photography.................................................$198.00



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