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Despite its growing importance, the effectiveness of educational approaches and challenges in achieving competency in clinical photography remain underexplored. This study aims to evaluate the self\u2010perceived competency of postgraduate dental students and alumni following structured clinical photography training and to assess its relevance in clinical practice.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Materials and Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A cross\u2010sectional study was conducted at the Faculty of Dentistry, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), involving postgraduate students and alumni who had completed a faculty\u2010developed clinical photography course within the past 5\u2009years. A questionnaire consisting of 25 skills across five competency domains was distributed to current students and alumni from the 2019 to 2024 cohorts. Additionally, three open\u2010ended questions explored participants' perceptions regarding course strengths, barriers to learning and areas for improvement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The course contributed to self\u2010perceived competency across multiple domains. A majority of respondents reported high proficiency in theoretical knowledge (88.2%\u201392.1%), chairside photography skills (73.7%\u201389.5%), practical application (82.9%\u201394.7%) and overall satisfaction with the curriculum design (77.6%\u201396.1%). Significant associations were observed between the place of practice and digital single\u2010lens reflex camera handling (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.050), as well as the role of practical sessions in developing competency (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.048). Hands\u2010on training and expert supervision were frequently cited as key strengths.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The study highlights the value of structured clinical photography education in enhancing self\u2010perceived competency. 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