Dental Photography School

In this episode we discuss 1 of the most important settings of dental & general photography The Aperture Here's what's in this podcast 1. What is F number / aperture 2. How to control it 3. How aperture affects our image brightness 4. What is Depth of field or DoF 5. How f number affects it6. Most commonly used f number settings in general photography 7. Most commonly used f number settings in dental photography 8. How to select good lenses based on the minimum f value 9. Minimum n maximum f values in prime vs zoom lenses 10. Which lenses r superior based on f number n why ?11. 50 mm 1.8 1.4 1.2 which lens is better ? 12. Best f number for outdoor is ?13. Best f number for dental photography is?14. Generally for full face i keep what setting 15. Generally for intraoral i keep what setting Listen to the full episode on apple, google,spotify,gaana

The exposure triangle is formed by 3 settings namely shutter speed, ISO & aperture. In our previous podcast we discussed about shutter speed 7 how to control it. In this episode we will discuss about ISO, its buttons, how to control it and its significance. We will also see how ISO affects images in general as well as dental photography.The problem with discussing ISO buttons is that they are located at different places in different cameras. This difference is fairly constant in Canon cameras which is why I LOVE CANON for its camera design consistency. However in Nikon ISO button is very differently located and sometimes even absent. I've tried my best to incorporate about ISO buttons of some of the biggest players in camera world namely Canon, Nikon,Sony, Panasonic & Fuji in this podcast.There are tips for what must be the best ISO settings for dental photography as well as general photography. Do share the podcast with your friends if you find it helpful !!

In our previous episode we discussed about control dial & it's functions in various modes In this episode we discuss about What is Shutter speed How it is Controlled Values range from 30 secs to 1/4000 - 1/8000Bulb mode FSS HSSImportance in dental photography Where is slow shutter speed used TripodWhere is fast shutter speed used

The main dial aka control dial is one of the most versatile button/dial of our camera. It can control many settings and is like a multipurpose joystick. It is easy to use, accessible and that's why it is one of the most frequently used dials of the camera. It has separate roles when used alone and in combination with other buttons. In this episode we will try and understand all the functions and uses of the Control dial of the camera.

I have trained thousands of students.Out of my training experience I've realized that many a times the camera user is never able to see anything sharp through the viewfinder. There could be many reasons for this but one of the MOST OVERLOOKED reason is ignoring the diopter adjustment of your camera according to your vision. In fact this is so overlooked that even many conditioned photographers dont know about it. Listen to this episode to find out more.

Have you ever seen a professional camera? Then I'm sure you have seen a dial with many alphabets on it. Sometimes it even has minute line diagrams like mountains, face profile, tulip flower etc. Have you ever wondered what this dial does? Its actually very simple! In this episode we will be understanding the mode dial of cameraI'm sure that everyone knows our camera can work on manual, automatic and semi automatic modes. In this episode we will try & dissect each and every mode on our camera which is designated by an alphabet(s) or a diagram. We will also seehow to use the mode dial.mode dial with locksVarious Alphabet meanings and their relation to the cameras settings Which is the best mode for particular situationsWhich is the best mode for dental photography? Which is the best mode for general photography? Which is the best mode for Wedding photography? Which is the best mode for Baby photography? Which is the best mode for Landscapes? Which is the best mode for Light trails and night sky photography? Which is the best mode for wildlife photography and so on... 

We have discussed a lot of topics on dental photography till now like the best camera for dental photography, best lens for dental photography etc but now we move on to a completely different section. This section will be dedicated to understanding the camera buttons. The maiden podcast episode of this section is dedicated to the most vital button which is the shutter release. So what is the shutter release button? What are the function of the shutter release button? Listen to this episode to find out more.

Face off episode. Crop sensor budget friendly or Full Frame expensive camera which is better for dental photography ? We will find out in this episode of dental photography school.In this episode I Dr. Mayur Davda your host will speak about the various aspects that differentiate between the 2 cameras. You can decide for yourself after that if a Crop sensor budget friendly or Full Frame expensive camera which is better for dental photographyI cover aspects likeSensor size, processors, weather sealing and high end features because of which full frame cameras are so expensive.I also speak about aspects like weight and economics because they are the main factors affecting our choices for dental photography. There are other DEEPER aspects like lens compatibility and in built flash availability which are vital but people usually tend to forget about it however they are critical to understand in our decision making process. The bottom-line "Don't let your budget decide your camera !! "

Much awaited episode for people who want to upskill their dental photography to a whole new level. In this episode i speak about all the studiolight options for dental photography both expensive & economic. COVID has caused an acute scarcity of all photography equipment including studiolights. So i have emphasized mainly on cheap studiolights for dental photography which might be still available.

I never suggested a mirrorless camera for so many years. 1 reason for that was the unavailability of 100 mm macro lens for the mirrorless camera.This issue has been finally resolved by CANON. No more waiting. Huge applause to Canon for introducing the RF 100 mm macro lens for dental photography using a mirrorless camera. We all know that the canon mirrorless cameras come in 2 mounts 1 is the M mount (for small sensor category) 2nd is the RF mount for the full frame mirrorless category. Canon has recently launched the RF 100 mm macro lens and it will be the best choice for MIRRORLESS camera users and yes NOW WE MAY shift to a mirrorless camera if we wish to. The cost factor is something we have to look for now. 

Have your ever wondered how to use a grey card in dental photography ? Well there are a lot of ways to use it but why to use it? In this episode I speak in details about What is a color gamutWhat is a color castCan our camera record accurate colors? How to remove a color cast How to communicate with your lab with an image with accurate color information How to use a grey card in dental photography What softwares to use Screen color calibration intro and much more.Follow me on my social media here https://linktr.ee/mayurdavdaTo know more about dental photography click here https://linktr.ee/dentalphotographyschool

In this episode I give my recommendations for some of the most frequently used equipments for dental photography. NO more confusion on what camera or lens to buy!

Did you know that not the entire dental photography protocol has to be done on the dental chair?Its actually better to record all extraoral & a few intraoral images outside the dental chair. In this episode of the dental photograph school podcast I speak about the operator positions which are ideal to record specific images.Do join the dental photography telegram group to stay updated about the latest in dental photography here https://t.me/joinchat/S75MXBvFcTOUSgovUuEI0A

The most important aspect of dental photography apart from equipment or settings is actually getting the subject stand out loud and clear. So there is no escape but to retract adequately. In this episode I speak about retraction techniques in dental photography. For more episodes & to connect with me online click here https://linktr.ee/dentalphotographyschool

Ever had problems with retraction during dental photography?Well I had tons of it!In this episode I discuss about what challenges I faced during retraction like how I managed cheek retraction issues, pain in the frenum area, macroglossia etc. whilst documenting my cases. Do share your retraction difficulties and tips in the comments on this podcast!!

How to get a black background in intraoral photography revolves around the use of contrastors. In this episode I speak about what are the characteristics of a good contrastor, why a contrastor must be black? I also speak about the do's & dont's of a contrastor and the right technique of using a contrastor. To know more on dental photography and follow on social media https://linktr.ee/dentalphotographyschool

In this episode I speak about what are the qualities of an ideal mirror for clinical photography, which is better zirconia coated or stainless steel? how to use them, how to maintain them so that they are scratch free for a long time, how to sterilize them & much more!

I've used both Canon and Nikon for clinical dental photography. In my personal opinion, there is not 1 but many reasons why dentists must be wary of NIKON equipment for dental photography. In this episode I have enumerated all the drawbacks present in the NIKON system. I thing that I forgot to mention was the cost factor.In the cost of 1 105 mm Nikon Macro lens I could buy 1 Canon basic DSLR + 100 mm macro lens.

Extreme macro in dental photography with Toni Arcuri from BrazilFor the 1st time in dental photography school podcast I interview other experts in the field of photography & learn from them.In this episode I speak to the author of “The art & technique in contemporary dental photography” Dr. Toni Arcuri from Brazil.Toni loves EXTREME MACRO photography so in this episode I learn about1. What special lenses he uses for extreme macro images2. Macro rail3. Focus stacking strategy4. Softwares for making 1 composite image form 200 images5. Technique to make 3D images using a DSLR & more… Do not miss this #podcastFull episode #February#birthdaymonth#dentalphotography#dentalpodcast#supermacro

Which is the best flash for dental photography for you? Listen to this episode and find out.In this episode I speak about the pros and cons of all the available flash systems that we can use for clinical & dental photography

In this episode I speak about some cameras you must NOT use for clinical dental photography.

In the previous episode I spoke about the best lenses for dental or dermatology photography. This episode is more about which lenses you must be careful about before selecting them. So Watch out !! Do share your thoughts / comments

One of the most frequently asked questions when it comes to documenting clinical cases is, WHICH IS THE BEST CAMERA? In this episode I've tried to help my listeners understand the process of selecting the best camera for themselves. The episode will be helpful to all dermatologists, dentists, ophthalmologists, dental/ medical students, dental hygienists and other medical professionals

PrologueFogging of the intraoral / occlusal mirror due to exhalation is one of the most frequently faced problems during documentation of intraoral images by a dentist or a dermatologist. In this article we discuss about the causes & Top ways to prevent fogging.This article is also available as a podcast. If you wish to listen to the final episode of the world's first podcast on dental / clinical photography for the year 2020 log on to www.dentalphotographyschool.in

Choosing Equipment for clinical photography SIMPLIFIED!Save money which you were planning to spend on the wrong thingsHelpful for all clinicians & staff

What is the best that works for you? Mobile phone documentation or Interchangeable lens camera documentation. If you would like to listen to an overview about what equipment is best suitable for your work, you are at the right place.In this episode I speak about how mobile phone photography and interchangeable lens camera are different from each other. The episode will help you decide what to stick to in terms of personal preferences.A must listen podcast episodes for every dentist/ dermatologist/ student/ front office desk staff/ Nurses - Basically anyone who wants to be a bit more serious about documentation now and wants to start on the right foot!

How clinical photography can help a studentLinks for website/ contests/ events https://linktr.ee/mayurdavdaIn our previous episode we discussed how clinical photography could help in the growth of a private practice. However, if you are a medical or dental student listen to this episode till the endIn this episode we will discuss how clinical photography or documentation can help a student stand out of the crowd.But before that we will discuss WHEN a student must start documentation? A student must start documentation from the first year of medical or dental college even if it is non clinical. When you systematically record all preclinical work and keep a record of all images topic wise or subject wise it will be easy for you to refer to it during exams. Do not underestimate the use of images because they will help you in many ways. I remember I used to be bad in histology. But I had taken images of all the slides through the microscope. The most useful images were of the gross slides. I know this is cheating but every slide had some unique mark on it for example the slide of gnarled enamel was broken from 1 corner in a unique wavy pattern. So during spotting exams I used to take a look at all slides gross images during my preparations. During exam even before I looked through the microscope I knew what the slide was about. So in a way the gross side images helped me reinforce that I was right. The staff obviously outsmarted us by keeping a complete new set of slides which we had never seen before.Has this every happened to you as well? I'm not saying that we must depend completely on the gross slide appearance . Please dont get me wrong… So I hope you can understand that documentation can be helpful even if you are in the 1st year of your graduate program. Let us now discuss the various ways in which documentation can help you as a student in medical / dental field. Images of specimens - I remember during the dissection it was very difficult to see all the nerves / blood vessels clearly cause of a large number of people. If you take images while you learn it will not only help you but even your colleagues. Teach your friends Meme when friends teach … Demo videos of procedures during bio chemistry or physiology or even how to give anesthesia etc Remember you dont have to be perfect and edit for high end videos. Content is king so do not worry about video presentation at least during the initial stages. If you are allowed to you can take images during surgeries please do that. Its gonna be extremely helpful. Make sure you follow all aseptic procedures. We have a video on how to maintain asepsis while documenting a surgery on our YouTube channel DPSYou can check out the link in this episodes description You can maintain a Blog of your journey in the medical / dental field. You can do that on insta or YT and you can get really famous for that if you are consistent with what you post.Thesis seminars & other literary work Publications in Text / articles Paper presentations + posters & apply for competitions There is a clear educational benefit of multimedia educational presentations.Called by staff / PG students for documentation .It can have its own benefits . They will help you in return. The college will be proud of you. I have seen this article and I believe you must read it too. Its published as "Medical School Reaps the Benefits of Student's Passion for Photography” The student in this article is Dr. Chea who was in the 2nd year at the University of Connecticut when the article was published. He loves to do photography and he made his university proud.You could be hired to document cases. Believe me if you wont get paid someone else will.. So just go for it Cause general photographers dont know much and they are not as good as you. It could be a good Source of income & may be you can Pay ur own fees or just get some extra money for spending.Applying for a job as an evidence of work you have done . Images of patients / x rays. I just did a survey about the recent scenarios in employment in dentistry. In that 36% dentist agreed to pay more than the average salary if the applicant knew how to do clinical photography. How important is that??? So even after you finish graduation or post grad this can be an asset to get you a good source of income. I Myself have referred my course delegates to many clinicians who wanted someone to document their operative cases. Believe me they earned a good amount of money in that. Grow into wildlife / portrait / food / wedding Drones niche Make a video for your own college Intercollege photography competitions Get famous !!

Link for contest https://linktr.ee/mayurdavda(Please note the question for the contest this week is the same as the previous one cause no one could answer it correctly. Was the question so tough? ;) I do a lot of photography in my practice. For people who are unaware I have a 10 year old practice in Mumbai. I have used photography quite a lot to educate my patients & leverage my practice. In this episode I will speak about how photography has become an indispensable part of my practice. I will also share some useful tips on how you can grow your practice & get more work done in less time using photography. So stay tuned till the end of this show!! www.dentalphotographyschool.inDo subscribe to my show on apple podcast (For iOS users) here https://podcasts.apple.com/in/podcast/dental-photography-school/id1539300891& on Podchaser (For Android/ windows) here https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/dental-photography-school-1536053

LINK FOR CONTEST https://forms.gle/WArEE1J7mjJhgsSQAClinical photography is not restricted to cases alone especially in my field that's dentistry. We do a lot of work taking help of labs and we do send them intra oral images. The ceramists are fine...

In my constant Endeavour to help the clinicians with photography I am launching the worlds first podcast dedicated to dental photography. The podcast will be helpful not only to the dentists but the entire medical fraternity. The main intention of this...