Contemporary Dental Photography

📸 Clinical Dental Photography: Masterclass Designed by a Dentist FOR Dentists
🎯Course Overview
This course provides comprehensive training in dental photography, covering both DSLR cameras and mobile devices. Participants will learn how to produce high-quality clinical and extraoral images suitable for documentation, education, and professional case presentation. The program includes a strong hands-on component and is designed for dentists, dental students, dental technicians, and dental assistants.
Course Objectives
- Develop proper handling of cameras and photographic accessories to achieve consistent, high-quality clinical images
- Understand photographic equipment and essential accessories for dental and general photography
- Improve photographic skills for accurate clinical documentation and case presentation
Theoretical Component
- Photography Cameras: General handling and use of manual camera functions
- Image Capture Fundamentals: Aperture, depth of field, shutter speed, and lens selection
- Light Control: Lighting techniques, flash systems, and color management
- Photo Analysis: Reviewing images and understanding technical settings used
- Dental Photography Fundamentals: Requirements, standards, and photographic types
- Photography in Clinical Practice: Ethical considerations and professional responsibilities
- Accessories for Intraoral and Extraoral Photography
- Accessories for General Photography
Practical Workshop
- Hands-on practice in intraoral and extraoral photography, including:
> Lateral and occlusal images using mirrors
> Traditional and artistic portrait photography
> Lip photography with black backgrounds
> Anterior aesthetic photography with black backgrounds
> Artistic photography of makeup-enhanced lips - Overview and comparison of accessories and camera systems
- Practical use of DSLR cameras
- Use of twin-flash systems
- Use of the RESOLUT mobile lighting system
- Creating a basic photographic case presentation
- Image archiving and backup strategies
- Introduction to basic digital image retouching
🎓Final Outcome
Graduates will leave with the confidence to document cases with studio-level accuracy, elevating their clinical workflow and improving lab communication.
Location
FMR Digital Center, 300 Sylvan Ave 3rd Floor Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey 07632