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1.Introduction

a. Why Take Orthodontic Photographic Records?
b. Why Go DIGITAL?

2. Basic Terms

a. Resolution
b. Focal Depth
c. Shutter Speed
d. Macro Function / Lens

3. Clinical Requirements For Photographic Records

a. Digital Camera Setup / Ring Flash / Macro Lens
b. Special Cheek Retractors
c. Dental Mirrors

4. Taking Clinical Photographs

a. Extra-oral Photographs
i. Patient Positioning
ii. Clinician Positioning

b. Intra-oral Photographs
i. Patient Positioning
ii. Clinician / Assistant Positioning

c. Helpful Hints

5.

The “After-Shot” : Post-processing Your Digital Images

a. Downloading To Your Computer b. Editing Using Image-editing Software
i. De-rotation / Flipping
ii. Cropping Your Images

iii. Enhancing Your Images
1. Exposure
2. Brightness/Contrast
3. Gamma
4. Color
iv. Scratch Removal
c. Saving Your Images
i. Common Image Formats
ii. Saving For Publications & On-screen Presentations