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.

Dental photography is an essential part of modern dental practice. Whilst in previous years, a single lens reflex camera was the typical means to obtain dental images, nowadays, digital photographs are an invaluable asset for case documentation, analysis, and aesthetic treatment planning, forming an indispensable basis for effective communication with patients and the dental laboratory. This book is a practical guide to clinical dental photography using a digital single-lens camera (DSLR). Beginning with an introduction to the DSLR camera, the next chapters cover the macro lens, lighting systems and setting up the camera for clinical use. The following sections discuss accessories and compare the different lighting systems for photography of the teeth and face. Compiled by a recognised, UK-based dental surgeon, this book is highly illustrated with nearly 500 clinical photographs and figures. Key points Practical guide to clinical dental photography using a digital single-lens camera Covers all aspects of the camera, accessories and lighting systems Recognised, UK-based author Highly illustrated with nearly 500 clinical photographs and figures

Part One, Theory: 1. General Principles of Photography. -- 2. The Optical System. -- 3. The Concept of Exposure. -- 4. Principles of Digital Photography. -- 5. The Role of Photography in Clinical Practice. -- 6. Camera Settings for Dentistry. -- 7. The Orthography of Images. -- 8. Flash Units. -- 9. Photographing Radiographs. -- Part Two, Techniques: 10. Equipment and Accessories. -- 11. Extraoral Series. -- 12. Intraoral Series. -- 13. Photographic Documentation.

"Demonstrates how to document dental treatment and take artistic photography with a smartphone camera in conjunction with auxiliary lighting"--

A UK dentist in private practice specializing in aesthetic, restorative, and implant dentistry provides a practical reference guide rather than a theoretical treatise for clinicians wishing to integrate photography into their practices. Dr. Ahmad covers all aspects of this endeavor, from concepts of