title: History and current use of clinical photography in orthodontics.
abstract: The history of dentistry and photography began in 1840 when the first dental school was opened, and the world's first photographic gallery was opened and operated by a dentist turned photographer. Since that time, photography and dentistry have been partners as photography has become an integral part of a patient's record and treatment plan. The specialty of orthodontics has led the way in this model of recording patient data.
authors.forename: Donna L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Galante
mesh_terms: D003792:Dental Records; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D009970:Orthodontics / Q000266:history* / Q000639:trends; D023861:Photography, Dental / Q000266:history* / Q000639:trends; D014481:United States