At the conclusion of this training, the student will:

1.

Describe different uses of digital photographs

2.

Describe the steps to train staff in clinical photography

3.

List and describe the views in the typical series of photographs

4.

Describe different methods to create an acceptable background

5.

Describe different methods of background lighting

6.

Demonstrate basic camera preparation and operation

7.

Demonstrate evaluation of the patient prior to photographs

8.

Describe the criteria of excellent extraoral serious, smiling, and profile photographs

9.

Demonstrate camera and patient positioning details for producing the extraoral photographs

10.

Describe of the criteria of the extraoral close-up of the smile photograph

11.

Demonstrate camera and patient positioning details for producing the close-up of the smile photograph

12.

Demonstrate selection of the correct retractors for intraoral photographs

13.

Demonstrate selection of the correct mirrors for occlusal and lateral intraoral photographs

14.

Describe the criteria of the five intraoral views

15.

Demonstrate camera and patient positioning details for producing the five intraoral photographs