The best choice of equipment to obtain high quality standardised results in intra-oral photography - a comparison between the common practice in the UK and the gold standard set by the literature.

The best choice of equipment to obtain high quality standardised results in intra-oral photography - a comparison between the common practice in the UK and the gold standard set by the literature. J Vis Commun Med. 2018 May 01;:1-7 Authors: Marcato L, Sandler J Abstract Since digital technology made dental photography widely available, photographers have been trying to establish the 'gold standard' when obtaining intra-oral photographs. A basic knowledge of photographic principles, familiarity with particular dental techniques and a correct choice and use of equipment contribute significantly both to the standardisation and quality of photographs. A recent survey between members of the Institute of Medical Illustrators shed a light on the current practice in the UK. Medical photographers do not always have access to the full range of suitable equipment. A better selection of retractors and occlusal mirrors would undoubtedly contribute to higher quality images. PMID: 29716430 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Journal of Visual Communication in Medicine - Category: Information Technology Tags: J Vis Commun Med Source Type: research