Dental photography is a communication tool between dentists and patients, then again for dentists, specialists and technicians; it allows us to document all the key phases of our work:
- analysis of the current condition of each patient
- monitoring the performance of the case
- final work
Why is this a win-win situation for both the dentist and the patient?
The dentist is able to analyse the case much better and visualise all the phases of work based on a previously set and precise working plan.
For the patient, it’s easier to understand what is being done and how. In addition, they get transparent and clear insights of the “before”, “in-progress” and “after” situations.
All photo and video materials on our website were taken in Dentorium, during practical work.
We have singled out 7 main reasons why dental photography is an integral part of our practice, as shared with the dental magazine Stomatologika:
1. VISUAL COMMUNICATION
It enables clear and precise multi-disciplinary communication with technicians, specialists and the patient.
2. DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Intra-oral photographs are an essential addition to the patient’s chart and are used for therapy planning, monitoring the course of the therapy and the possibility of later comparison with the outcome.
3. QUALITY PATIENT COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION
As early as their first “photo-shoot”, the patient develops trust, as he feels more involved in the process of therapy, which is now easier to understand, follow and value.
4. LEGAL DOCUMENTATION
In any scenario that would require proof of the dentistry performed, photo documentation is a safe way to protect, help or provide the necessary information.
5. AUTHENTICITY
Dentists’ value is not visible through expensive equipment, but in the results they achieve with those tools. The photo presentation of someone’s work reflects professionalism, transparency, work ethics and authenticity.
6. SELF-EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Once you go through the photo documentation of your teeth, there is no return. Dedication, precision, attention to detail and systematic work ensure that quality goes in only one direction – up!
7. GIVE YOUR BEST AND FULLY COMMIT: THE ONLY ACCEPTABLE APPROACH
Dental photography is a direct reflection of everything encompassed in our work. If someone photographed your work, would you be genuinely pleased with what you did? This is a question that each of us must ask ourselves every day and allow our work to demonstrate the answer.
These are just some of the examples of how we use photography in our work:
Intra-oral presentation (before & after);
Planned Digital Smile Design therapy, that includes gingivectomy, dental implants and all-ceramic crowns;
Extra-oral presentation (before & after) of complex functional-aesthetic rehabilitation.
You can find out more in our patient gallery, where we document all phases of the work process with each of them. And we are always available to answer your questions and provide you with information.
With love,
The Dentorium team
