Snapshots: Overview

In DDS GP, a Snapshot is an image you can capture and save within the app, either from one of the built-in demonstration illustrations or by importing photos from your iPad’s photo library or camera. These images can be drawn on or annotated just like the standard Modules, then saved for use during the current consultation or future consultations.

Snapshots are stored in a dedicated section within each Module, so they stay organized and easy to find. You can add as many custom Snapshots as you like to any demonstration. Some Modules also come with built-in “stock” Snapshots, which are preloaded example images included in the app. These stock Snapshots cannot be deleted, but you can still draw on them or add your own to expand the collection.

One unique and popular use of Snapshots is capturing an image of your computer screen. Many users will simply point the iPad’s camera at an image shown on their desktop monitor, such as an intraoral photo, and take a picture. This Snapshot can then be marked up directly within DDS GP. It’s a great way to avoid switching between screens or devices during a consultation, allowing you to annotate and explain everything in one place while keeping the patient’s focus on a single display.

Snapshots are a powerful tool to clarify complex concepts and make consultations more personalized and effective. You have full control over which images are included in the Treatment Plan, ensuring that only the most relevant visuals are printed or shared. Whether you’re highlighting specific conditions, showing before-and-after treatment visuals, or referencing previous visits, Snapshots help strengthen communication and improve patient understanding. Any Snapshots or images you’ve added will remain available within the current Module unless you choose to delete them.