Location
Smile Stylist Training Center
Lecture, Hands-on, and Live Patient Education
Dates
Coming soon in 2026
Tuition
$2,400 per person.
12 CE Credits
Mastery
Photography isn't just a tool—it’s a language. You'll learn how to master DSLR cameras and lighting in any setting, from macro intraoral shots to dramatic portraiture. Understanding how to control exposure, flash, and ambient light is foundational to producing images that reflect the quality of your dentistry.
Documentation
Every great case starts with great documentation. Learn how to consistently capture the exact photos your dental technicians want to see—whether it’s for shade matching with cross-polarization or case sequencing for porcelain veneers. Exceptional documentation leads to stronger lab communication, better outcomes, and a higher standard of care.
Branding
Your photography is your brand. Go beyond the clinical and into the creative by learning how to shoot portraits, white background images, and environmental lifestyle photos that showcase your work and your vision. These skills are essential for building a recognizable, elevated brand in cosmetic dentistry.
Marketing
Photography fuels visibility. We’ll show you how to craft image sets and simple video content for use on your website, social media, and digital marketing. With Lightroom, Photoshop, and Keynote in your toolkit, you'll be able to create scroll-stopping content that turns followers into patients.
Evolution
This isn’t yesterday’s photography lecture. You’ll get the most evolved, real-world training in aesthetic photography—based on years of clinical success and creative experimentation. Whether you’re shooting in your operatory or at the beach, this course will expand your artistic direction and elevate how the world sees your dentistry.
Photography for the Cosmetic Dentist
Course Description
Photography is one of the most powerful tools in modern cosmetic dentistry. It elevates case documentation, strengthens patient communication, and transforms marketing efforts into a visual story that attracts the right patients.
This 1.5-day hands-on program is designed specifically for dentists who want to master clinical, portrait, and marketing photography. You’ll learn not only how to capture standardized images for diagnostics and lab communication, but also how to create dynamic portraits and editorial-style marketing content that set your practice apart.
With live demonstrations, guided shooting sessions, and step-by-step instruction, participants will leave confident in their ability to integrate photography seamlessly into daily practice and use it as a driver of aesthetic excellence and business growth.
Course Objectives
At the completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Capture standardized clinical photographs that meet diagnostic and laboratory communication standards.
- Apply photographic techniques to improve patient communication and case acceptance.
- Use portrait photography to create professional, patient-centered images for education and marketing.
- Control lighting, angles, and composition to consistently achieve high-quality results.
- Incorporate photography into practice workflows to elevate documentation and enhance treatment planning.
- Build a marketing portfolio that visually communicates expertise in aesthetic dentistry.
- Confidently use photography equipment (cameras, lenses, flashes, and reflectors) to achieve predictable results in clinical and creative settings.
Prerequisites
No prior training or specialized photography experience is required to participate in this course. Dentists at all levels of experience are welcome. Whether you are just beginning to explore dental photography or you already use photography in your practice and want to elevate your skills.
We will cover the fundamentals of dental, portrait, and marketing photography, while also teaching advanced techniques in a hands-on format. Participants will leave confident in using photography to document cases, improve patient communication, and create high-quality images for marketing and education.
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