Best Dental Photography School Podcasts (2024)

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Ep #12-Turning a Family Business into a Thriving Enterprise: Josh Willis' Carpet Care Success Story 47:01

4M ago47:01

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What does it take to turn a family carpet cleaning business into a thriving enterprise amidst economic downturns and personal challenges? Join us on CV Hustle as we sit down with Josh Willis, owner of Carpet and Tile Care Company, who shares his incredible journey from Fontana to the Coachella Valley in the early '80s, and how he transformed his fa…

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Ep #11-Conquering Challenges: Charlie Ervin's Journey from Real Estate to School Board and Authorship 58:36

4M ago58:36

58:36

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CTN6XYGT?ref=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_8KK4PE1WWY3JA85PF7ET&ref_=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_8KK4PE1WWY3JA85PF7ET&social_share=cm_sw_r_apan_dp_8KK4PE1WWY3JA85PF7ET&starsLeft=1 Have you ever wondered what it takes to bounce back from the brink, reinvent oneself, and grasp success in various arenas of life? Well, buckle up as Charlie Ervin, a p…

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Ep #10-From Freight Trains to Dental Chains: The Meraz Family Dental Story 1:18:02

4M ago1:18:02

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When the tracks of life converge with family legacy and entrepreneurial spirit, incredible stories emerge. That's exactly what we unpack with Dr. Randolph Meraz and Dr. Michael Meraz, two of Coachella Valley's esteemed dentists from my own lineage. Embark on a ride from youthful adventures on freight trains to the foundation of a dental dynasty in …

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Ep #9-Elissa Galindo's Rise from Student to Business Phenom 57:02

4M ago57:02

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Imagine stepping into the entrepreneurial arena before you've even tossed your graduation cap into the air. Elissa Galindo did just that, and her drive is nothing short of infectious. On CV Hustle, we're thrilled to have her unpack the journey of Liana's Lavish Cleaning, a testament to the grit of Coachella Valley's youth. From the influence of fam…

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Ep #8-Drafting Success: Crafting a Future in Design through Grit and Grace 1:02:22

5M ago1:02:22

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When Mariano Ramirez swapped his warehouse ID for an architect's drafting table, he and Yvette, his partner in life and business, embarked on an entrepreneurial adventure that's nothing short of a blueprint for success. On CV Hustle, we're thrilled to welcome the founders of M Design Group, who share the exhilarating tale of their transformation fr…

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Ep #7-Striking Twice: The Electrifying Tales of a Desert Dynasty's Culinary and Electrical Ventures 1:13:54

5M ago1:13:54

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Picture the Coachella Valley, not just as a backdrop for music festivals, but as a canvas for the entrepreneurial dreams of Greg Rangel and Ruben Reyes. Greg, a self-made success in the electrical business, and Ruben, the culinary mind behind Gastrogrind Burgers, share their relentless pursuit of business innovation and the mouth-watering journey o…

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Ep #6-The Art of Capturing Moments: Chris Miller's Fusion of IT, Photography, and Innovation 53:36

5M ago53:36

53:36

Discovering where creativity intersects with technology can be a life-changing moment. For Chris Miller of One Point Media, that moment spiraled into a thriving career that has transformed the way we look at golf course marketing, real estate, and even iconic music festivals like Coachella. Embark on this episode's journey with us, where Chris shar…

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Ep # 5-Spinning Passions to Profits: The Entrepreneurial Beat of Coachella Valley's Vinyl & Skate Pioneers 57:06

5M ago57:06

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Ever wondered what it takes to spin your passions into gold? This episode, we crack open the playbooks of two Coachella Valley originals, Carlos Mercadio and Dale Myers. The pair, famed for their unique blend of vinyl records and skate culture at Dale's Records and Skate Shop, share the highs and lows of their entrepreneurial journey. From the disc…

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Ep #4-The Artistic Pulse of Melody Cohn Nurturing Wellness through Creativity 56:06

5M ago56:06

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As the sun sets over the desert, Melody Cohn joins us at CV Hustle to share her captivating artistic odyssey, from Midwestern roots to the luminous California art scene. Imagine transforming your beloved pet's paw prints into a unique piece of art, or watching as glitter and glass come together under an artist's touch during a global pandemic. Melo…

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Ep # 3- Flipping Success: Coachella Valley Homebuyers Power Couple's Rise in Real Estate Mastery 1:03:21

6M ago1:03:21

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Embark on an evocative journey through the highs and lows of property flipping with Coachella Valley's dynamic duo, Curtis and Cindy Squyres. From the pivotal moment Curtis traded his stockbroker suit for a hard hat, to Cindy's strategic mentorship, we unpack the transformative strategies that catapulted their family business from ground zero to re…

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Ep #2-The iPay Solutions Story: Crafting a Legacy in Payroll and HR Services 57:09

6M ago57:09

57:09

Have you ever felt the electric thrill of stepping into the unknown world of entrepreneurship? That's the story we're sharing today, along with our co-host Angel Chavez, as we pull back the curtain on the birth and growth of iPay Solutions. You’ll hear about the hurdles and wins that come with operating in the Payroll and HR service industry, espec…

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Ep #1-From Being Fired to Tile Industry Powerhouse: The CV Hustle's Tale of True Grit and Triumph 1:04:13

6M ago1:04:13

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Ever wonder how a former pizza joint worker becomes a titan in the tile industry? Tune in to CV Hustle, where my co-host Fina Meraz and Robert Meraz, along with Coachella Angel, unfold a tapestry of stories that will leave you astounded at the resilience and ingenuity of the entrepreneurial spirit. From Fina's transformative journey against corpora…

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Intro-From Accidental Landlords to Business Triumphs: The CV Hustle Entrepreneurial Journey 21:56

6M ago21:56

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Have you ever found yourself daydreaming about trading in your day job for the thrill of running your own business? That's precisely the journey Fina and Robert Meraz, embarked upon, and we're here to take you through each twist and turn from accidental landlords to the proud owners of not one, but three thriving businesses right here in Coachella …

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Digital Dentistry- Dr. Wendy Clark 48:02

2y ago48:02

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Dr. Wendy Clark completed her undergraduate training at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA, and then earned her doctoral degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, WI. She then earned her master’s degree in clinical dentistry and certificate in post-graduate Prosthodontics from the University of Alabama at Birmingha…

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Dental Photography- Dr. Alessandro Devigus 1:07:46

2y ago1:07:46

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Dr. Alessandro Devigus is a renowned esthetic dentist who is passionate about dental photography and digital dentistry. He graduated from dental school in Zurich, Switzerland, in 1988, started his own practice in 1990, and served as Editor-in-Chief of the International Academy of Esthetic Dentistry. He encourages oral health professionals to collab…

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Dental Forensics- Dr. Andrews 36:58

2y ago36:58

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Dr. Andrews joins us again to discuss his experience as an expert witness in dental forensics. His experience sheds light on how dentists can serve in the due process of law. If you have any suggestions for future episodes, questions, or comments please contact us through Instagram, email us at newsletter@smartdentalstudent.com, or visit our websit…

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Home Loans- Pres Guy, Loan Officer 54:19

2y ago54:19

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Are you considering owning a home someday? How do you make that goal a reality? In this episode, we talk with Landon's brother, Pres, who is a loan officer. He walks us through the fundamental financial principles that will help us secure a home loan at a good deal, explains the lending process, and helps us understand what dental professionals can…

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Integrating into Practice - Dr. Ebert, ADA Practice Transitions 31:30

2y ago31:30

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How do you appropriately integrate into an office as an owner or as an associate? On this episode we rejoin Dr. Suzanne Ebert, Vice President, Dental Practice and Relationship Management for ADA Business Innovations Group with the ADA Practice Transitions (ADAPT). We discuss the complex process of integrating into an office. ADAPT helps you, new as…

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Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology- Dr. Ricardo Padilla 30:29

2+ y ago30:29

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In this episode we interview Dr. Ricardo Padilla, the program director of the Oral and Maxillofacial Advanced Education Program at UNC Adams School of Dentistry. He gives insight into his story and shares his thoughts for those within the oral health profession. If you have any suggestions for future episodes, questions, or comments please contact …

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Lilac Paper Planner with Rachel & Charlene 31:38

2+ y ago31:38

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In this episode, Matt interviews the co-founders of Lilac Paper, Rachel and Charlene. Lilac Paper produces specialized planners for dental, medical, and nursing students. Their goal is to help you organize your academics, labs, clinics, and patients into one concise, simple, and stress-relieving planner. You can learn more about Lilac Paper at http…

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Dental Student: My Dental Key w/ Dr. Leela Breitman 30:40

2+ y ago30:40

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In this episode we talk with Dr. Leela Breitman. She is the CEO and Co-Founder of My Dental Key. My Dental Key is an online resource for dental students to efficiently learn pre-clinical and clinical dentistry. This amazing resource is validated by some of the best minds in dental education. Leela is currently a prosthodontic resident at the Univer…

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Pre-Dental: DAT Booster w/ Dr. Ali Sohraby (Feralis) 37:15

2+ y ago37:15

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Are you preparing to take the Dental Admissions Test (DAT)? Have you heard of DAT Booster? Dr. Ali Sohraby (Feralis) is the Creator of Feralis Biology Notes with DAT Booster. He provides excellent content for those looking to take the DAT, and gives his story of how he got to where he is today. Dr. Sohraby is also currently an Orthodontics Resident…

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Pre-Dental: DAT Bootcamp w/ Dr. Joel Meyerson 38:09

2+ y ago38:09

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Today, Matt and Landon are joined by Dr. Joel Meyerson. Dr. Meyerson shares his journey into the dental field, mentoring others, and creating social media content. Originally from Canada, Dr. Meyerson has worked in private practice and currently is the director of Bootcamp curriculum and content. Listen to this episode for more information about Dr…

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BONUS Manikin Licensure Exams: Landon, Matt, and Skylar 42:00

2+ y ago42:00

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What is CITA and why do dental students have to complete this licensure exam? In years past, North Carolina used live-patient based CITA exams to determine dental student competency. Today, Matt and Landon are joined by their classmate, Skylar McGaughey, to discuss their initiative to transition to manikin based CITA exams. Listen to the episode to…

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PreDental: Admissions Teams- Mr. Lowery, University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill 45:54

2+ y ago45:54

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In this week's episode, Matt and Landon are joined by Mr. Lowery with the UNC Adams School of Dentistry team of admissions. Mr. Lowery discusses his main tips for showing your strengths in interviews, how to contact schools, ways to get advice on your application, and more! Listen to the episode for more helpful information on what schools are look…

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Team Leadership w/ Kiera, Dental A Team 1:05:47

2+ y ago1:05:47

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Kiera is the owner and founder of The Dental A Team and consults in over 100 dental offices nationwide Together, her team tackles in-person dental office coaching. Her mission is to help clients achieve maximum success & efficiency. She is also a partner in several dental offices, and has worked in just about every position within her own practices…

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Contract Review: ADA Practice Transitions w/ Dr. Ebert 39:48

2+ y ago39:48

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What do you want your life to look like? Knowing how to review a contract is essential to ensuring that your goals and philosophy of care align with the practice you are entering. In this episode, Dr. Suzanne Ebert, Vice President, Dental Practice and Relationship Management for ADA Business Innovations Group with the ADA Practice Transitions (ADAP…

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Pre-Dental Part 7: Dental School Interviews 57:33

2+ y ago57:33

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Are you a good candidate for the school you applied to? Is that school the best place for you? In this episode, we discuss interviewing at Dental Schools with our colleague , Lis Blackman. Interviews are a big opportunity to showcase who you are, and for you to get to know the school better. Interviews are a two-way street. The Dental School is int…

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PreDental Part 6-Caylen "Founder of Just Flossy": Personal Statement, AADSAS, and Minority Applicants 53:09

2+ y ago53:09

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Today Matt and Landon are joined by their classmate, Caylen Bost (founder of JustFlossy.com). Since entering dental school, Caylen has focused on becoming a mentor for aspiring dentists. While applying to dental school Caylen experienced challenges in finding mentors and resources to help her navigate the application process as a minority. In order…

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BONUS: Dr. Travis Nixon- General Dentist and Practice Owner 28:03

2+ y ago28:03

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Dr. Nixon is an esteemed dentist in McAdenville, North Carolina (approximately 10 minutes west of Charlotte). He graduated with a B.S. in Biology from UNC-Chapel Hill and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from UNC School of Dentistry in 2002. He has worked in McAdenville since he graduated where he has grown his current office, Christmastown De…

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BONUS: Dr. Paul Andrews- "Build Your Sandbox" 30:48

2+ y ago30:48

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Dr. Andrews is a distinguished general dentist in Florida. He served as a Navy Corpsman with the US Marines from 1962-68 and as a Navy Dentist with an Oral Surgery fellowship from 1974-78. He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Marquette University in 1974. He has a Ph.D. in Pain Management, Pain Research, and Education. Dr. Andrews has a va…

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Pre-Dental Part 5- Letters of Recommendation 29:03

2+ y ago29:03

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What are letters of recommendation? Who writes them? How do you go about getting good letters of recommendation? In this episode, Matt and Landon discuss their tips for getting recommendations, when to ask for letters, how to prepare on a timeline and more! Feel free to email us if you have any questions at newsletter@smartdentalstudent.com or visi…

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Pre-Dental Part 4- Choosing Schools 35:06

2+ y ago35:06

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In this episode, Matt and Landon discuss factors that influenced their choice of schools they applied to and decided to attend. While preparing to apply for dental school be sure to research the school's statistics, as well as social and academic culture. If you have any school specific questions, feel free to reach out to the admissions office at …

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Pre-Dental Part 3- Dental Admissions Test (DAT) 50:37

3y ago50:37

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When should you take the DAT and how should you prepare? Jackson Call and Davied Sanchez join Matt and Landon to discuss their experiences with DAT preparation programs, such as DAT Bootcamp and DAT Booster. Listen to this episode for a breakdown of the subjects on the DAT, resources to use while you prepare, and much more! email us for a copy of D…

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BONUS: Pre-Dental Decision Day 43:48

3y ago43:48

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Still waiting to hear from a school? Accepted to a school that is not your dream school? Rejected this cycle? Matt and Landon talk with Barry and Lake about experiences with rejection, acceptances, and waiting to hear from their dream school. You can follow Barry and Lake on Instagram: @barrrrrrry @lake_billings Feel free to email us if you have an…

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Pre-Dental Part 2- Prerequisites 47:25

3y ago47:25

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What classes are required for dental school? In this episode, Matt and Landon discuss dental school pre-requisites and ways to achieve success in these requirements. If you have any school specific questions, feel free to reach out to the admissions office at the school directly. One helpful comprehensive resource can be found at https://www.adea.o…

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BONUS: Dr. Mark Hyman, General Dentist and Speaker 27:34

3y ago27:34

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In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Mark Hyman as he discusses his successful career in private practice followed by his dedication to academia and his students. Contact Dr. Hyman through his website. Support the showBy Matt & Landon

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Pre-Dental Part 1- Timeline 34:40

3y ago34:40

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How do you prepare for your dental school application? In this episode, Matt and Landon dive into the timeline for when to prepare key milestones along your application journey, and some helpful advice they learned along their way. Key Milestones Decide on Dentistry Shadowing Volunteering Pre-Reqs Targeting schools Dental Admissions Test AADSAS - A…

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BONUS: Dr. Tim Wright, Editor in Chief of JADA 44:00

3y ago44:00

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Dr. Tim Wright is the Editor in Chief of the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), a pediatric and public health dentist, and a Bawden distinguished professor at the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. Dr. Wright answers questions about his path to the dental profession, challenges he faced, and he shares wisdom on work-life balance as a de…

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Pilot Part 2: Get to know the hosts- Matt 32:33

3y ago32:33

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In this episode, Matt tells his story on how he arrived at the decision to go into the dental profession. It was NOT a clear cut path. You can follow Matt on Instagram @matt_the_manley Support the showBy Matt & Landon

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Pilot Part 3: Get to know the hosts- Landon 26:17

3y ago26:17

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Landon tells his story of how he became interested in the dental profession and the challenges he faced along the way. He gives encouragement to others who find themselves in similar situations. You can follow Landon on Instagram @landonrguy Support the showBy Matt & Landon

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Pilot Part 1: Why a Dental Podcast? 18:51

3y ago18:51

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Why are we starting a podcast while in dental school? Do you consider yourself a life long learner? Are you curious about the dental profession? We want to share what we learn and we have exclusive interviews coming soon! Subscribe Visit our website to learn more and get connected! Follow us on Instagram Support the show…

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What is f number or aperture value setting and its significance in dental photography 17:11

3y ago17:11

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In this episode we discuss 1 of the most important settings of dental & general photography The Aperture Here's what's in this podcast 1. What is F number / aperture 2. How to control it 3. How aperture affects our image brightness 4. What is Depth of field or DoF 5. How f number affects it 6. Most commonly used f number settings in general photogr…

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ISO setting, it's buttons, significance in photography & documentation 12:34

3+ y ago12:34

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The exposure triangle is formed by 3 settings namely shutter speed, ISO & aperture. In our previous podcast we discussed about shutter speed 7 how to control it. In this episode we will discuss about ISO, its buttons, how to control it and its significance. We will also see how ISO affects images in general as well as dental photography. The proble…

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Everything you need to know about SHUTTER SPEED 18:46

3+ y ago18:46

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In our previous episode we discussed about control dial & it's functions in various modes In this episode we discuss about What is Shutter speed How it is Controlled Values range from 30 secs to 1/4000 - 1/8000 Bulb mode FSS HSS Importance in dental photography Where is slow shutter speed used Tripod Where is fast shutter speed used…

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The control dial of your camera 13:49

3+ y ago13:49

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The main dial aka control dial is one of the most versatile button/dial of our camera. It can control many settings and is like a multipurpose joystick. It is easy to use, accessible and that's why it is one of the most frequently used dials of the camera. It has separate roles when used alone and in combination with other buttons. In this episode …

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Have you adjusted your camera for your eyesight ? 9:59

3+ y ago9:59

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I have trained thousands of students. Out of my training experience I've realized that many a times the camera user is never able to see anything sharp through the viewfinder. There could be many reasons for this but one of the MOST OVERLOOKED reason is ignoring the diopter adjustment of your camera according to your vision. In fact this is so over…

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Understanding MODE DIAL of camera 13:11

3+ y ago13:11

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Have you ever seen a professional camera? Then I'm sure you have seen a dial with many alphabets on it. Sometimes it even has minute line diagrams like mountains, face profile, tulip flower etc. Have you ever wondered what this dial does? Its actually very simple! In this episode we will be understanding the mode dial of camera I'm sure that everyo…

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Shutter release Understanding camera buttons for dental photography 12:16

3+ y ago12:16

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We have discussed a lot of topics on dental photography till now like the best camera for dental photography, best lens for dental photography etc but now we move on to a completely different section. This section will be dedicated to understanding the camera buttons. The maiden podcast episode of this section is dedicated to the most vital button …

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Crop sensor budget friendly or Full Frame expensive camera which is better for dental photography 17:49

3+ y ago17:49

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Face off episode. Crop sensor budget friendly or Full Frame expensive camera which is better for dental photography ? We will find out in this episode of dental photography school. In this episode I Dr. Mayur Davda your host will speak about the various aspects that differentiate between the 2 cameras. You can decide for yourself after that if a Cr…

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