Photography is characterized as the science and art of producing and creating images. With the evolution of technology, photography has permeated medical sciences, becoming an effective tool for different areas, such as Dentistry. For this reason, the aim of this study was to understand and discuss the importance of photography in the dental field, through a narrative literature review, and to produce a suggestion for a basic photographic protocol using a mobile phone, equipment available to a large portion of dental students and dentists. This article reviews dental photography through an advanced search in the PubMed and Virtual Health Library (VHL) databases. In addition, produce basic technical content, through a protocol, aimed at Dentistry students about the use of photography with cell phones. It has been found that photographic production depends on numerous factors: knowledge of basic photographic concepts, understanding of light manipulation techniques, and the use of equipment suitable for each case. From 1840 to the present day, photography has deeply permeated the dental context. However, there are different photographic protocols with distinct settings for intraoral and extraoral photographs. The protocol suggested in this study aimed to facilitate and standardize photographic documentation performed in the office, using a mobile phone, making the process simple and feasible for dental students and dentists. Photography plays a central role in contemporary Dentistry, being useful in different areas and facilitating the storage of patient data and treatment predictability. However, there is a necessity to promote the teaching of dental photography.
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