When I first learned dental photography full face and profile images were part of that series and for years I always took them. Over the years I have learned some valuable lessons about full face Read More
Taking an Occlusal Photo
The upper and lower occlusal photographs rate as some of the most challenging along with buccal retracted images. The other side of the coin, is they are two of the most valuable of the images we Read More
Anterior Photography for Shade Communication: Translucency & Surface Morphology
Shade communication is one of the most challenging things we do, and is a critical step in success. On the technicians side they are asked to produce an artistic reduction of a tooth with very limited Read More
Storing Patient Photos
Taking photos with a digital camera is game changing in a dental practice. As the ultimate communication tool, they allow patient's to "see" what their teeth look like and give us a way to talk with Read More
Taking a Buccal Retracted Photograph
The Buccal retracted photograph is a critical image for treatment planning. It shows the upper and lower occlusal planes and relationship to the anterior teeth in the version with the teeth apart. The Read More
Patient Instructions For A ‘Lips At Rest’ Photo
One of the photos I have struggled to take consistently is “lips at rest”. I want this photo to be accurate as it is the foundation of my treatment planning protocol. [/caption] I have heard Read More
