Lab Spotlight: BECDEN Dental Laboratory
For over three years Becden Dental Laboratory has been recommending SmilePix to their clients. For those of you not familiar with Becden we wanted to take this opportunity to introduce you to this very special Lab!
Becden Dental Laboratory, founded in 1995 by the husband and wife team of Becky and Dennis Vasquez, is quite different than most laboratories. Both founders have extensive experience within the dental office, not just fabricating restorations in a laboratory. (continue article)
SmilePix Tip: Which Camera and What Resolution
Just about any digital camera on the market today will make good smile portraits. It is only a matter of understanding the basics of the camera and using it properly.
All of the "point and shoot" cameras are auto-focus which means you need enough light on your subject in order for the camera to focus properly. They do have difficulty focusing when the light is low or where there is no real difference in tone. Even though these are point & shoot cameras, they are very sophisticated, with a myriad of settings available. (continue article)
Featured Client: Lorin Berland, DDS
Mari Reed, co-owner of SmilePix, recently spoke to Dr. Lorin Berland about using photography and digital imaging in his cosmetic case presentations. Dr. Berland is the creator of the Lorin Library Smile Style Guide and the Interactive Smile Style Guide. He has graciously consented to let us share his experience with our readers.
Mari: Dr. Berland, I'd like to start by asking some questions about your photography process.
Dr. Berland: To begin with, getting a good photo is the key to the whole process. That is the best place to start.
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SmilePix Tip: Printing
Many of us know the frustration of spending hours to get a photo to look good on our computers, only to be disappointed once we print it. SmilePix owner Sam Laundon shares his observations on some of the pitfalls of printing, and how to solve some common problems.
"With today's six-ink inkjet printers anyone can produce beautiful color prints by just paying attention to a few details. The two most common errors are setting the printer at the wrong print setting and using the wrong kind of paper. (continue article)
SmilePix Featured Client: Arthur Freedman, DMD
Dr. Freedman says "The biggest problem I see with teeth imaging is how the altered teeth really don't look natural at all. Not so with SmilePix. The results are stunning. They have sold quite a few cases for me. Also, their photographic advice is extremely helpful."
Before trying SmilePix, Dr. Freedman had been frustrated with the imaging results he was getting from other companies he tried. He felt that the simulated teeth often looked flat and unnatural. He has graciously offered to share some of his thoughts about SmilePix, and how he has incorporated the "before and after" simulations to build a successful cosmetic practice.. (continue article)
