Dental photography - from clinical documentation to professional visual content

Basic course information

The training is structured over two consecutive days - the first day is focused on the basics and standardized protocols in clinical dental photography, and the second day is dedicated to advanced techniques: studio, portrait, object and art dental photography. Participants work with real equipment, accessories and lighting, receiving individual guidance and feedback.

The course format includes theory, demonstrations, and hands-on practice.

What participants will learn

During the course participants will learn:

• The basic technical principles of dental photography and working in Manual mode;
• Correct selection and use of cameras, lenses, flashes and accessories;
• Creation of standardized extraoral and intraoral clinical photographs;
• Control of light, reflections, angle and composition in clinical and specialized shots;
• Working in a studio environment and building different lighting setups;
• Portrait photography – styles, posing, lighting and expression;
• Object and art dental photography with a focus on detail, texture and form;
• Image analysis and real-time adjustments under the guidance of the lecturer.

Benefits for participants

After completing the course participants will be able to:

• Independently create high-quality and consistent clinical documentation;
• Improve communication with patients and dental laboratories through visual materials;
• Use photography as an effective tool for diagnosis, monitoring and case presentation;
• Build professional visual content for training, lectures and online presence;
• Apply what they have learned directly in their daily clinical practice.