Digital Photography: The First Step in the Record-Gathering Process

by Shannon Pace Schmidt, DA

Digital photography allows clinicians to put the theory that “a picture is worth a thousand words” into practice. Before the dentist can plan a treatment, the patient must first go through an extensive record-gathering visit. Assembling patient information and understanding any signs of instability are important.

This article will help dental assistants learn the value of photographs in the record-gathering visit.

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