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What materials are needed from me for a Dental Profile?

Below is everything you’ll need to prepare and send for your dental profile.

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Go To: Full-Page RequirementsTwo-Thirds Page Requirements | One-Third Page Requirements


Notes:

  • Your photos must meet the size requirements ( listed below) and at a resolution of at least 300 dpi. Any photo that is sent with a different orientation or larger dimensions will be cropped to fit this space.
  • Please avoid using first-person pronouns and possessives (we, our, etc.).
  • Text will be edited by SLM in accordance with our formatting and style guidelines. You will receive a proof to review prior to the issue going to press. If you require assistance in writing, please let us know.
  • Profile design is subject to change; examples are for demonstration purposes only.

Full-Page Requirements

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See example

Materials Needed:

  1. Photo Specifications: 8.5” wide x 6” high
    Horizontal photo is preferred
  2. Photo Cutline: Please provide the name(s) of people in the photo, listed from left to right. To make captions easy to follow on photos with groups, it is best to have people lined up in clearly defined rows.
    • Example: PICTURED, FROM LEFT: John F. Smith, DDS; Jane Doe, DDS
  3. Copy: Up to 330 words
  4. Contact Information: Address, Phone Number, Website

Two-Thirds Page Requirements

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See example

Materials Needed:

  1. Photo Specifications: 4” wide x 5” high
    Vertical photo is preferred
  2. Photo Cutline: Please provide the name(s) of people in the photo, listed from left to right. To make captions easy to follow on photos with groups, it is best to have people lined up in clearly defined rows.
    • Example: PICTURED, FROM LEFT: John F. Smith, DDS; Jane Doe, DDS
  3. Copy: Up to 275 words
  4. Contact Information: Address, Phone Number, Website

One-Third Page Requirements

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See example

Materials Needed:

  1. Photo Specifications: 3” wide x 3.5” high
    Vertical photo is preferred
  2. Photo Cutline: Please provide the name(s) of people in the photo, listed from left to right. To make captions easy to follow on photos with groups, it is best to have people lined up in clearly defined rows.
    • Example: PICTURED, FROM LEFT: John F. Smith, DDS; Jane Doe, DDS
  3. Copy: Up to 125 words
  4. Contact Information: Address, Phone Number, Website