Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:30 PM AWST
22/07/2026 3:30 PM AWST
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Take a clinical photograph
Take a clinical photograph
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTDEN014
HLTDEN014
State Code
AWA39
AWA39
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
060703 - Dental Assisting
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to take a clinical dental photograph under conditions that can be reproduced.This unit applies to dental assisting work.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand Standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare patient and interpret the request for photography
- 1.1 Make accessible in the clean zone of the surgery the patient’s necessary charts and records
- 1.2 Interpret request and provide full details of the procedure to the patient or carer
- 1.3 Obtain and document consent following ethical and legal requirements
- 1.4 Prepare accessories for intraoral photography
- 1.5 Prepare personal protective equipment for the patient and members of the dental team
2. Prepare to take the photograph
- 2.1 Compose the image so that the most important aspects are in the centre of the photograph
- 2.2 Orientate the image so that subsequent photos are reproducible
- 2.3 Locate the image source to be photographed appropriately in the depth of field so that the photograph is in complete focus
- 2.4 Check the viewfinder to ensure there are no obstructions to the image
3. Take required intraoral views using a standardised approach
- 3.1 Position the patient so that conditions for photography are reproducible
- 3.2 Stand in a stable position for standard intraoral views that are reproducible for all photographs
- 3.3 Select the magnification ratio according to the desired frame and focus
- 3.4 Frame the image and ensure positioning of retractors and mirrors is correct
- 3.5 Use appropriate lighting so that the image is not overexposed
4. Take a portrait and profile photograph
- 4.1 Explain the purpose of the photograph to the patient
- 4.2 Choose the background colour and texture so that a full assessment of the profile can be made
- 4.3 Follow guidelines to position the camera and the patient to ensure reproducible results
- 4.4 Use a vertical format to completely fill the frame
- 4.5 Take standard dental portrait views that ensure images can be reproduced
- 4.6 Upload photograph from camera card and store in patient files
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5862 | HLTDA417B | Take a clinical photograph | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODI87 | HLTDEN027 | Take a clinical photograph | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYY9 | HLT45015 | Certificate IV in Dental Assisting | Qualification |
| AYZ6 | HLT65015 | Advanced Diploma of Dental Prosthetics | Qualification |