TY - BOOK AU - Sheridan,Peter TI - Clinical photography in dentistry : : a new perspective SN - 9780867157222 U1 - 778.9 S552 PY - 2017/// CY - Chicago PB - Quintessence KW - Fotografias en Odontología KW - DeCS KW - Cámaras fotográficas KW - LEMB KW - Equipo y accesotios KW - Registros dentales KW - Fotografías dentales KW - Aparatos fotográficos KW - Procesamiento electrónico de datos (Odontología) N2 - [Tomado del prefacio] Clinical photography in dentistry is undervalued for its role in achieving best practice. It can be considered a part of biomedical imaging that uses visible light and is a suplemental tool for both documentation and communication, providing a level of reality that is accessible, comprehensible, and reliable. The advent of digital technology in photograpy has simplified both the acquisition and management of still images. This now make hight-quality digital photography feasible in the clinical settings but also makes it a growing requirement. The scope of clinical records and professional practice is extended by the ability to pictorially chronicle treatment and conditions. Digital images can add a level of objective validity to other dental records as well as provide an independent temporal reference. There are several benefits of using digital clinical photography as outlined in this book: Better records and risk-management status. Enhanced communication with colleagues. Enhanced patient education and treatment acceptance. Images of consistent quality taken quickly and efficiently ER -