Reimbursable course

Presentation

Today, one of the most important factors involved in correct diagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up, is dental photography. This course is aimed at all dental clinic staff including hygienists, assistants, administration and prosthetics staff, who want to learn how to master photography and provide better patient care.

Assessment method: An online self-assessment test will be carried out at the end of the course so that students can assess the  achievement  of their personal goals and their knowledge of the content of the course.

The objective of this course is for students to learn how to correctly use a camera and programs and communicate with the laboratory in order to obtain the best dental images for a correct diagnosis, treatment plan, check-up and communication.

To learn and understand the basics of photography

• Frame and set the correct exposure

• Diaphragm and aperture

• Histogram

• Shutter speed

• Depth of field

• Focus

• ISO value

• White balance, colour reproduction

• Image formats (JPEG, RAW files)

Advanced photography options

• Cross-polarisation filters

• Ultraviolet light

• eLABor_aid technique for showing the colour of restorations

Mobile dental photography (MDP) digital workflow

• Basic functions in ADOBE LIGHTROOM. Editing and storing photographic files.

The photography course is aimed at dental clinic staff: Assistants, hygienists, administration and prosthetics staff.

• Dr. Oriol Cantó