Dr Steve Conteh – Dental Photography Educator

ABOUT DR STEVE CONTEH

Dr Steve Conteh graduated from King’s College London and has built a reputation for combining clinical excellence with a passion for continual learning and innovation. Committed to advancing his skills throughout his career, Steve has undertaken postgraduate training across multiple disciplines and holds a Master’s in Implant Dentistry from the University of Bristol.

Alongside his clinical work, Steve has developed particular expertise in dental photography, recognising its essential role in diagnosis, treatment planning, patient communication and clinical documentation. As a finalist in two categories at the UK Aesthetic Dentistry Awards, he understands the importance of accurately capturing high-quality clinical images that reflect exceptional dentistry.

Steve regularly teaches dental photography to clinicians across the UK, helping dentists develop practical skills that improve both clinical workflows and patient outcomes.

DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION WITHIN THE EVOLVE FLAGSHIP PROGRAMME

At Private Dental Mentor, Steve is our Dental Photography Educator, delivering the Dental Photography Moduleas part of the Evolve Flagship 12-Month Programme.

Clinical photography has become an essential skill for every modern dentist.

From documenting treatment and improving communication with patients to planning aesthetic cases and presenting work professionally, consistent, high-quality photography supports every aspect of contemporary dental practice.

During this practical hands-on module, Steve teaches delegates how to capture predictable, high-quality clinical photographs using simple, repeatable techniques that can be immediately integrated into daily practice.

WHY MASTER DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY?

Dental photography is far more than taking pictures.

It is an essential clinical tool that improves diagnosis, treatment planning, communication and professional development.

Developing confidence in dental photography enables dentists to:

• Create consistent, high-quality clinical records.
• Improve treatment planning with clear photographic documentation.
• Enhance communication with patients through visual education.
• Increase treatment acceptance by helping patients better understand their care.
• Communicate more effectively with dental laboratories and specialists.
• Monitor treatment progress with accurate photographic records.
• Build a professional portfolio of clinical work.
• Strengthen marketing through ethical, high-quality before-and-after photography.

Mastering dental photography improves every stage of the patient journey while supporting better clinical decision-making.

WHAT DELEGATES LEARN

During Steve’s photography module, delegates develop practical skills in:

• Camera equipment and settings
• Intraoral photography
• Extraoral portrait photography
• Standardised photographic protocols
• Lighting and exposure techniques
• Mirror and retractor positioning
• Capturing images for treatment planning
• Photography for aesthetic and restorative dentistry
• Documentation for laboratory communication
• Image organisation and workflow
• Ethical photography and patient consent
• Creating a professional clinical portfolio

Every session combines live demonstrations with practical hands-on exercises, ensuring delegates leave with the confidence to produce consistent, high-quality clinical photographs in everyday practice.

WHY LEARN FROM DR STEVE CONTEH?

Steve combines advanced clinical experience with a genuine passion for education and continual improvement.

His approachable teaching style simplifies dental photography into practical techniques that any clinician can master, regardless of previous experience or camera equipment.

Drawing on his background in aesthetic dentistry and implant dentistry, Steve demonstrates how photography becomes an invaluable clinical tool rather than simply a method of recording cases.

His goal is to help dentists capture images that improve patient care, strengthen communication and showcase the quality of their dentistry.

SEE YOUR DENTISTRY DIFFERENTLY

Every great restoration deserves to be accurately documented.

By mastering dental photography, clinicians develop a deeper appreciation of detail, improve communication and create records that support more predictable treatment planning and exceptional patient care.

Through the Evolve Flagship Programme, Steve equips delegates with practical photography skills that can be implemented immediately, helping dentists become more confident clinicians while raising the standard of documentation, communication and clinical excellence throughout their practice.