An accessible, one-stop guide to getting the most out of dental
photography in clinical practice
Dental photography is an increasingly important part of dental care in
general practices, hospitals, and specialist clinics. The uses of dental
photographs are numerous, such as monitoring treatment outcomes,
educating patients, promoting services, and providing evidence for
litigation or regulatory purposes. Essentials of Dental Photography is
a user-friendly guide to incorporating dental photographs into daily
practice. Containing real-world advice and proven techniques, this book
helps clinicians understand and apply the fundamental principles of
dental photography.
Accessible chapters cover every major aspect of dental photography and
answer the most common questions asked by clinicians. Step-by-step
instructions show readers how to select the correct photographic and
dental equipment, setup equipment for a variety of dental procedures,
process images using photo-editing software, and more. The author, a
recognised expert in the field, explain the basic concepts of dental
photography and how to create high-quality, predictable and repeatable
images. Providing an easy-to-follow roadmap to exceptional dental
photographs, this practical guide:
- Covers all the basic concepts, equipment, and techniques of dental
photography
- Illustrates the photographic setups for both intra- and extra-oral
images
- Provides recommendations for appropriate types of cameras, lenses,
flashes, reflectors, tripods, and software
- Discusses photographic archiving, electronic dissemination, printing,
publishing, and presenting images
Essentials of Dental Photography is a valuable guide for dental
practitioners and new graduates looking to learn dental photography and
apply it in practice.
