This course aims to give an overview of the equipment and techniques needed to produce good intra oral and extra photographs of patients, and the photography of radiographs. Management of images and back up will also be discussed.

Participants will be able to make informed decisions on choice of equipment and its use in Dentistry. They will gain an understanding of the settings and techniques necessary to produce good quality photographs. Participants will also understand back up and its implementation.

Programme
Your camera and the settings (Hands on)
Tea/Coffee Break
Intra oral photography (Hands on)
Lunch Break
Extra oral Photography (Hands on)
Downloading Images and Backup
Image manipulation..improving images.

Content
Introduction to Digital Photography which covers pros and cons of choice of camera/lens/flash combinations.
Camera settings for consistent magnification and colour
Settings for intra oral, and Full face
Hands on techniques
Downloading images
Improving poor images using Photoshop Elements
Importance of backing up and options for back up systems