Snapshots: Importing Images from the Photos App

In addition to capturing images on the spot, you can also import existing visuals directly from your iPad’s photo library. Tap the Pictures icon in the Snapshots toolbar to access your stored images. This could include clinical photographs, x-rays, before-and-after cases, or any reference material you’ve saved to your device. Select the images you’d like to use—just be sure to tap them in the order you want them to appear—and then tap “Done” to confirm.

Once imported, these images function just like any other visual in DDS GP: you can annotate them, add them to Treatment Plans (up to four), and save or delete them as needed. This is especially useful if you have go-to educational visuals or patient-specific images you’d like to keep on hand for repeated use. It’s also a powerful way to maintain continuity across consultations—revisiting an image that was previously marked up can help reinforce a message, track progress, or revisit a prior recommendation. Just note that imported images are saved within the current Module only, so if you want to use them elsewhere, you’ll need to import the photos into those modules separately.

This seamless integration of your own media keeps the focus on your conversation and supports a more personalized and professional presentation, all from the comfort of a single screen.