Barnack was an engineer working for the German camera manufacturer, Leitz, and he was inspired to create a small, portable camera that could take high-quality photographs. The Ur-Leica was the result of his efforts, and it was the first camera to use 35mm film. This was a major breakthrough, as i...

It is originally a Japanese word that literally translates to English as Blur, so keep that in mind when saying it aloud. Officially, it is pronounced like /ˈboʊkə/, BOH-kə, or /ˈboʊkeɪ/. Clear as mud, right?

To get the most our of your lateral flash system you should mount the flashes on a so called "bracket", that allows easy positioning of the light source to adapt to different photographic situations.

They help to create appealing images of the teeth and gums especially for marketing and social media.

Diffusers are translucent materials that are placed between the light source and the subject to soften and diffuse the light, creating a more even illumination. This can help to reduce glare and...

Dental photography provides clear and accurate documentation of a patient's oral health, which can be used for diagnosis, treatment planning, and monitoring progress over time. It also helps to improve yourself by learning from your mistakes. It's great for communication with your patients, your ...

You don't want to waste time playing around with settings and then end up with a bunch of blurry photos or bad lighting.
To make things easier, we've put together a brief overview of some of our favorite camera models and setups for dental photography.

You don't want to waste time playing around with settings and then end up with a bunch of blurry photos or bad lighting.
To make things easier, we've put together a brief overview of some of our favorite camera models and setups for dental photography.

You don't want to waste time playing around with settings and then end up with a bunch of blurry photos or bad lighting.
To make things easier, we've put together a brief overview of some of our favorite camera models and setups for dental photography.

In this set up, I use two kits of INTRA diffusers attached to the Godox MF-12 flashes. I use Nikon D7200 with a macro 105mm lens. Trust me! You don't need softboxes or any other means for creating stunning photos. The best thing about this diffuser is that you get REAL-FEEL photos that don't look...

The main purpose of dental photography is documentation. As much information as possible needs to be recorded under reproducible conditions. There must be standardization of the clinical camera, associated equipment, format, and light- ing of the intra- and extraoral views used in dental photogra...

Reliable shade matching of indirect restorations with natural dentition remains a formidable challenge, even for the most experienced restorative team. Redos are unfortunately common and costly, providing a frequent cause for friction among their members. However, it doesn’t have to be this way. ...

I assume modern technologies are the basis for innovative products. However, it is not the technology itself that makes a product innovative, but the way the technology is used to solve real user problems. Technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Augmented Reality are some of the most powe...

Why do you do that and what is it important for?
What do you want to achieve with the pictures?
Which intention do I pursue with the pictures?
How much time do you want to invest?
Is a mobile phone camera enough in the end?
Product photography and patient photography with the same equipment?
D...

In dental photography, just like in dentistry, details matter, and can make a big difference.The aim of this lecture is to show how shape and color of lips and cheeks retractors in intraoral dental photography can influence the final result.Moreover, the different types of flashes and recommenda...

The diagnostic template serves as the point of origin for any facially generated treatment plan in the modern restorative practice. Thus an accurate and precise maxillo-mandibular three dimensional spatial registration will provide the dental team with a flawless workflow, maximizing efficiency a...

The use of mobile devices for dental photography is a relatively new development in routine clinical practice with potentially significant benefits for the dentist. The first step toward achieving success in photographic records and establishing this method as the baseline in dental photography i...

Modern restorative dentistry is relying on adhesive protocols and understanding the principles of biomimetic dentistry which means essentially to restore the tooth with materials that have the same properties as the part of the tooth that is lost. This approach aims to preserve intact tooth struc...

When compared to DSLR cameras, the smartphone camera offers many benefits.
Everyone has a smartphone with a camera, internet connectivity, and support for mobile apps.
I think it is more useful for daily work in labs and clinics.
DSLR cameras have an image sensor that defines the image, a lens th...

It's crucial to present our aesthetic cases in addition to therapeutic proof. We provide glamorous dental photos. This genre of dentistry photography is less technical. You can be creative when presenting cases for marketing, academia, etc. I'll highlight the importance, preparation, and equipmen...

Can you imagine Smile Simulation being done within 30 seconds? Or even let patients see the simulation results before they walk into the clinic? With the power of AI technology, Preteeth AI makes real-time smile analysis and simulation come true.
Dentists can point out patients' problems easily w...