May 2nd & 3rd, 2008

Dr. Jack Griffin, D.D.S.

“Becoming a Better Dentist Through Digital Photography”

Everything you need to know for professional digital photography!

What equipment is best, what images to take, how to take them and how to use them.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

You will learn to take each series with efficiency and confidence. Digital photography will become FUN for you while becoming a power practice building tool!

Learn how to take quality digital images, use them to increase your skills, and take your practice to the next level by using these images.

Regardless of your current technique or equipment, this will be a great learning experience for anyone wanting to capture quality images with increased office efficiency.

Dr. Jack Griffin uses simple, practical,

and time saving techniques. He uses a "common sense” approach to his busy practice and loves to share with anyone willing to learn. He is the head of the Missouri MasterTrack program with the AGD, the head of the St Louis area CEREC study club, has had been privileged to have numerous articles published in top dental journals.

Dr Griffin has lectured to hundreds of colleagues and will provide the information you need with a professional and fun teaching style.

Schedule

1. Equipment needed

F       Understanding the basics of digital photography

F       Cameras, lenses, and flash systems to provide the best, consistent images

F       Settings needed to capture these images consistently

F       Retraction, mirrors, backgrounds and other accessories

2. Images needed

F       The AACD image series and how to take them

F       Orthodontic image series

F       Lab communication for extremely accurate restorations

F       The images needed to market your practice and exactly how to use them

F       Each participant will take an AACD series, an ortho series, and a portfolio with the guidance of Dr Griffin

F       The basics of getting published

3. Becoming a better dentist

F       Pre-prep evaluation of cases

F       Planning a porcelain veneer case prevent trouble in tough cases

F       Honest evaluation for mid-case correction for composite veneers

F       Evaluating single teeth matching, embrasures, and edge positions

4. Lab relationship

F       What images to take for any esthetic case

F       Shade and tooth character communication

F       Re-make and enhancement communication with the technician

5. Marketing your practice

F       Using the images to create the office portfolio

F       Using the images to print your own office art and portfolio albums

F       Using PowerPoint to increase case acceptance and to educate the patient

    Anterior Restorations

F       The basics of smile design.

F       Rationale for gingival recontouring using the diode laser.

F       The direct mock up and it’s role in esthetics, phonetics, smile preview, and CEREC construction.

F       Preparation considerations.

F       Porcelain design and milling.

F       Characterization and shade matching.

F       Efficient luting and bonding.

Registration:

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Course Fees:

AGD Member…………………$595.00

Non AGD Member……………$795.00

MAGD Alumni………………..$150.00/day

Assistants……………………..$225.00 (accompanying doctor)

Payment:

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Once registered for the event there are NO REFUNDS.  If you with 48 hours notice you will have a credit to use on a future meeting.

CE Credit: 8 hours participation / 8 hours lecture

Categories: Esthetics, fixed prosthodontics or elective

Course Inquiries

Dr. Ted Reese, 317-882-0227 or e-mail to treesedds@comcast.net

Registration Inquiries:

Shannon Gossett, 317-979-8636

Mail Registration: IAGD, c/o 1331 Middleham Lane Beechgrove, IN  46107

Fax Registration: 317-786-3538

E-mail Registration: Indianaagd@yahoo.com

Website:  Indianaagd.com

Registration Time: 8:30am

Meeting Start Time: 9:00am

CE Hours:

18 Lecture hours possible for Friday & Saturday

18-36 Participation hours possible for presenting at following meeting

Categories possible:

Electives, Basic Science, Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis or Special Patient Care

0-36 Participation Hours Possible

Course Details:

Friday &  Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

16 hours lecture