Photography in Orthodontics "A picture paints a thousand words" This statement is as true in orthodontics as it is in all other facets of life.

Photography has been in existence for over a century. It can best be described as an 'Art' for various purposes. It can be a hobby, a profession or a science as it has developed as carreer option in recent years. The uses of photography are immense. It varies from a snap shot which is a reminder of our past days, arial photographs to learn about enemy loop movements and battle strategy can be planned. Clifford L. Freehe stated that, "It is important to make your pictures sing loud, clearand clean. If they do, everyone will sit up and take notice. A lecture on dull subject or anaverage paper can be brought to life with quality images. Quality photograph results do notjust happen. One must make them happen".