# Knowledge of dental photography among dentists: A cross-sectional study

## TL;DR

This study explores how well dentists and students understand dental photography and finds that both groups have similar knowledge levels.

## Contribution

The study provides insights into the current state of dental photography knowledge and ethical awareness among dental professionals and students.

## Key findings

- There is no significant difference in knowledge of dental photography between experienced clinicians and students.
- Dental photography is widely used for documentation and patient motivation.
- Technical skills and ethical awareness in dental photography need improvement.

## Abstract

Clinical dental photography has become an integral part of dentistry, aiding documentation, patient education, treatment planning and
aftercare. With advances in digital technology, both students and practitioners widely use dental photography, significantly influencing
clinical practice. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the extent of use, knowledge and ethical perceptions of dental photography among
dental practitioners and students through a structured questionnaire survey. An observational cross-sectional online survey was conducted
and statistical analysis revealed no significant differences in knowledge between experienced clinicians and students. While dental
photography is widely adopted for documentation and patient motivation, there remains a need to strengthen technical skills and ethical
awareness to optimize its role in practice.