title: Photography in dentistry.
abstract: The use of photography is becoming a standard for today's modern dental practice. Dental imaging is critical for the sharing of visual information among the patient, dentist, and ceramist. This article covers the basics of camera, lens, and flash selection, and the use of camera flash systems. It will also provide guidelines for obtaining a good dental image.
authors.affiliation: Center for Esthetic Dentistry, Center for Esthetic Dental Design, University of California, Los Angeles School of Dentistry, CHS B3-021, 10833 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90095, USA. emclaren@dent.ucla.edu
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: McLaren
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Terry
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008029:Lighting; D023861:Photography, Dental / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods*