Dental photography resources
Dental photography doesn’t end with the camera.
Practical guides, clinical protocols and free tools to help dentists capture, organise, store and securely share clinical photographs.
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Guides grouped by the part of the job they help with, from the camera to the lab.
Dental Photography
Composition, lighting and equipment for consistent clinical shots.
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Clinical Photo Protocols
Standard photo sequences for common cases and courses of treatment.
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Workflow & Organisation
Filing, naming and reviewing photography without losing an evening to it.
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Security & Sharing
Consent, storage and sending photography to labs and colleagues safely.
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Clinical Photo Protocols1 min read
What to confirm before you take a clinical photograph
A short checklist for the consent conversation that should happen before the camera comes out, not after.
Clinical Photo Protocols2 min read
Setting up a repeatable intraoral photo sequence
A consistent shot sequence turns clinical photography from a per-patient decision into a habit — here's how to build one that survives a busy Monday.
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Free tools & templates
Printable checklists, a camera settings guide and a patient consent form, designed to be used in practice.
Clinical Photography Consent Form
A printable, UK-focused consent form for clinical photographs.
Dental Photography Checklist
The standard extraoral, intraoral and occlusal views on one chairside page.
Clinical Photography Setup Checklist
Camera, retractors, mirrors, lighting and the patient, ready before the first shot.
Dental Photography Settings Cheat Sheet
Starting camera settings for portrait, intraoral and occlusal photographs.
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