Hands-On Experience
Every year during the annual meeting of the American Association of Physical Anthropologists, the Dental Anthropology Association holds a hands-on workshop. These workshops allow students and professionals to engage in current methods in the field.
Upcoming workshop: WEDNESDAY MARCH 20
1:00 - 5:00 pm PDT
Perikymata Imaging Using Conventional Microscopy
Location: Gold II, JW Marriott LA Live (Los Angeles, CA)
Evaluating perikymata spacing is a common method used to measure episodes of enamel growth disruption during childhood as an alternate to recording LEH. Traditional imaging techniques rely on specialized microscopes that can limit data collection. This workshop will introduce researchers of all levels to an imaging method that is comparatively cost effective and feasible for use when traveling to collections.
During this hands-on workshop, participants will focus on:
- imaging perikymata, creating photomontages, measuring perikymata from photomontages
Register for in-person attendance HERE
Register for online (Zoom) attendance HERE
Previous Workshop:
2023
2022
2021
Proteomics focus on the study of proteins from an organism, tissue, cell, or biofluid. Use of this approach in bioanthropology has been limited, but recent research highlights significant potential in determining sex from tooth enamel in past remains. The workshop will focus on the background and technical approaches to the removal and analysis of peptides in human tooth enamel for sex determination. The workshop is intended for students and professionals of all levels. There is no charge to attend the workshop for Dental Anthropology Association members.
2020— Canceled due to covid
2019
2018
2017
2016
