Guide in Dental Photography: Article
Guide in Dental Photography: Article
Guide in Dental Photography: Article
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The Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University
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hotographs are vital in communicating with patients the outward view of their smile.
Imperfections that are not readily visible to the patient will be apparent in still
photographs. Thus, dental photography allows the patient to visualize his or her smile
and oral condition with the same acute perspective as the dentist, which helps the patient
understand the rationale for recommended treatment.1
Whether the use of dental photography is solely for docu- wand cameras.3 Clinicians can
mentation or other purposes (social media or marketing, for choose from multiple systems
example), before taking any images it is essential to obtain writ- for dental photography that will
ten consent for photography, and take steps to protect patient work well for most practices.
confidentiality.2 Photographic consent can easily be added as However, the digital single lens
part of the patient information documents that are completed reflex (DSLR) camera is the most ideally
during the new patient examination process. suited for practices that wish to use photography for documentation for lectures
Selection of the most suitable equipment for extraoral or publications;4 DSLR technology is considered to be the system of choice for
and intraoral photography requires knowledge of digital predictable dental photography.5 A DSLR camera system equipped with a macro
photography and can be confusing for dental practitioners lens (85–105 mm) and an external ring flash mounted in front of the lens is
due to the wide varieties of models available, including required for high-quality intraoral macrophotography (Figure 1).6
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