An update on digital photography for the general dental practitioner.
Digital photography technology has moved on dramatically in recent years, with photography in general becoming an even greater part of the social scene. The popularity of camera mobile phones and compact cameras have been major factors in the resurgence in the popularity of general photography. So, how has this revival and technological advancement affected dental photography? Understanding the equipment, and how to use it successfully, is still important, but many of the advancements have made life very much easier for the dental practitioner wanting to embrace this visual medium.


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This article will keep practitioners updated on the equipment available, and make the choice of equipment easier.
Sharland
Mike R
MR
School of Dentistry, University of Birmingham, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham B4 6NN, UK.
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