Dental photography - from clinical documentation to professional visual content
Basic course information
The training is structured over two consecutive days - the first day is focused on the basics and standardized protocols in clinical dental photography, and the second day is dedicated to advanced techniques: studio, portrait, object and art dental photography. Participants work with real equipment, accessories and lighting, receiving individual guidance and feedback.
The course format includes theory, demonstrations, and hands-on practice.
What participants will learn
During the course participants will learn:
- The basic technical principles of dental photography and working in Manual mode;
- Correct selection and use of cameras, lenses, flashes and accessories;
- Creation of standardized extraoral and intraoral clinical photographs;
- Control of light, reflections, angle and composition in clinical and specialized shots;
- Working in a studio environment and building different lighting setups;
- Portrait photography – styles, posing, lighting and expression;
- Object and art dental photography with a focus on detail, texture and form;
- Image analysis and real-time adjustments under the guidance of the lecturer.
Benefits for participants
After completing the course participants will be able to:
- Independently create high-quality and consistent clinical documentation;
- Improve communication with patients and dental laboratories through visual materials;
- Use photography as an effective tool for diagnosis, monitoring and case presentation;
- Build professional visual content for training, lectures and online presence;
- Apply what they have learned directly in their daily clinical practice.
| Format: | Hands-on Training |
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| Date: | 21 - 22 February 2026 |
| Price: | €817.00 excl. VAT / €980.40 incl. VAT |
| Location: | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Language: |  Български |
Instructors
Prof. Todor Uzunov
Leading expert in digital prosthetic dental medicine and implantology
Dr. Dimitar Kosturkov
Specialist in Endodontics, Digital Dentistry, and International Lecturer.
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7 hours
DAY 1 - Basics of dental photography in clinical practice
Theoretical part
Introduction to dental photography:
- The role of photography in modern dental medicine;
- Clinical documentation, diagnosis and follow-up;
- Communication with the patient and the dental laboratory;
- Photography as an educational and marketing tool.
Camera equipment and technical basics:
- DSLR and mirrorless systems – selection and rationale;
- Lenses for dental photography (macro, portrait);
- Flashes – ring flash and twin flash;
- Key parameters: ISO; Aperture; Shutter speed; White balance;
- Working in Manual mode;
- Most common technical errors.
Accessories and work in the oral cavity:
- Dental mirrors – types and application;
- Retractors – selection and correct positioning;
- Anti-fog techniques;
- Light modifiers;
- Patient preparation;
- Operator position and ergonomics.
Standardized photographic protocols:
- Distant extraoral shots: portrait; smile; profile;
- Close extraoral shots:
- Intraoral shots: frontal; lateral; occlusal;
- Angle, distance and centering;
- Control of light and reflections.
Specialized photographic protocols
Practical part (Hands-on)
Clinical photography:
- Working with cameras and accessories;
- Shooting according to a standardized protocol;
- Capturing specialized shots;
- Individual corrections by the instructor;
- Analysis of the captured images in real time.
7 hours
DAY 2 - Advanced Photography: portrait, product and artistic dental photography
Theoretical part
Studio environment and light control:
- Principles of studio photography;
- Continuous light and flash – differences and application;
- Light modifiers: softbox; stripbox; beauty dish; reflectors and flags;
- Working with background: white; black; textured;
- Control of shadows, contrast and depth.
Portrait photography – styles, technique and execution:
- The portrait as a visual image in professional and medical settings;
- Difference between documentary, studio and artistic portrait.
Styles:
- Clean / High-key;
- Low-key and dramatic;
- Classic studio portrait;
- Environmental portrait;
- Minimalist portrait.
Light and facial modeling:
- Lighting schemes: Rembrandt; Loop; Split; Butterfly;
- Position of key and fill light;
- Control of shadows and volume.
Technical execution:
- Lenses: 85 mm; 105 mm; 135 mm;
- Aperture and depth of field;
- Focus and sharpness – eyes and texture;
- Color temperature and skin tones.
Posing and expression:
- Position of head and body;
- Working with gaze and facial expression;
- Directing the model for a natural result.
Product photography in dental medicine:
- Principles of product photography;
Objects:
- Dental instruments;
- Materials and consumables;
- Models, teeth and prosthetic constructions.
Light and composition:
- Control of reflections and glare;
- Working with small light sources;
- Background and contrast;
- Emphasizing form, texture and detail.
Technical aspects:
- Macro lenses;
- Aperture and depth of field;
- Tripod and stability;
- Focus control for small objects.
Art dental photography:
- Difference between clinical and art dental photography;
Approach:
- Concept and visual goal;
- Minimalism and detail;
- Contrast and form.
Techniques:
- Extreme macro;
- Isolating the object;
- Dramatic light;
- Black-and-white dental photography.
Ethics:
- Boundaries of artistic interpretation in a medical context;
Practical part (Advanced Hands-on)
Studio practice:
- Building lighting schemes;
- Working with modifiers and background;
- Control of the atmosphere.
Portrait photography:
- Shooting in different styles;
- Working with a model;
- Corrections and guidance in real time.
Product and art dental photography:
- Shooting dental objects;
- Working with macro and control of detail;
- Creating original art shots.
Analysis and professional feedback:
- Review of the captured images;
- Analysis of light, composition and technique;
- Individual guidance for development;
Updent Training Center
Updent is a training center specializing in hands-on training for dental professionals. We provide structured courses led by university lecturers and experienced clinicians, in a professional environment prepared for intensive hands-on training.
Our focus is on building real-world skills through practical work, demonstrations and clinical cases that support everyday work in dental practice.
