

Dental Radiography - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource, 5th Edition
Elsevier eBook on VitalSource


The first and only full-color radiography text written for dental assistants and dental hygienists, Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques provides a comprehensive foundation for the safe, effective use of radiation in the dental office. Featuring easy-to-understand content combined with step-by-step explanations and a stellar art program, this text provides students the guidance they need to master radiography techniques and learn to recognize normal and abnormal oral conditions. Updated information focuses on pediatrics, digital and three-dimensional technology, improved Evolve resources for educators, and a separate lab manual.
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Dental Radiography - Elsevier eBook on VitalSource
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- EXPANDED! Content on pediatrics/adolescents, digital imaging, and three-dimensional radiography ensures that students are prepared to practice in the modern dental office.
- UPDATED! Art program depicts the newest technology and equipment and includes new illustrations of anatomy and technique.
- NEW! Helpful Hint boxes isolate challenging material and offer tips to aid student understanding.
- REVISED! Instructor resources include lesson plans and student handouts that help ease the work of teaching.
- NEW! Laboratory Manual provides workbook-style questions and activities to reinforce content and step-by-step instructions for in-clinic demonstrations.
- Comprehensive coverage offers all the information students need to know to prepare for national boards.
- UNIQUE! Chapter on three-dimensional imaging prepares students for this complex technique.
- UNIQUE! Full-color presentation visually clarifies key content.
- Step-by-step procedures help ensure technique mastery and serve as a valuable reference tool.
- Technique Tips help students recognize and prevent the most common performance pitfalls.
- Quiz questions give valuable self-assessment on important concepts.
- Key terminology is called out in color within chapter discussions and defined in a back-of-book glossary fora centralized reference for understanding terms.
- Learning objectives and chapter summaries serve as goal-setting study tools.
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- EXPANDED! Content on pediatrics/adolescents, digital imaging, and three-dimensional radiography ensures that you’re prepared to practice in the modern dental office.
- UPDATED! Art program depicts the newest technology and equipment and includes new illustrations of anatomy and technique.
- UNIQUE! Helpful Hint boxes isolate challenging material and offer tips to aid your understanding.
- NEW! Laboratory Manual provides workbook-style questions and activities to reinforce concepts and step-by-step instructions for in-clinic experiences.
- UNIQUE! Chapter on three-dimensional imaging helps you to prepare to enter private practice.
- UNIQUE! Full-color presentation helps you comprehend complex content.
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PART I. Radiation Basics
1. Radiation History
2. Radiation Physics
3. Radiation Characteristics
4. Radiation Biology
5. Radiation ProtectionPART II. Equipment, Film, and Processing Basics
6. Dental X-Ray Equipment
7. Dental X-Ray Film
8. Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics
9. Dental X-Ray Film Processing
10. Quality Assurance in the Dental OfficePART III. Dental Radiographer Basics
11. Dental Radiographs and the Dental Radiographer
12. Patient Relations and the Dental Radiographer
13. Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer
14. Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer
15. Infection Control and the Dental RadiographerPART IV. Technique Basics
16. Introduction to Radiographic Examinations
17. Paralleling Technique
18. Bisecting Technique
19. Bite-Wing Technique
20. Exposure and Technique Errors
21. Occlusal and Localization Techniques
22. Panoramic Imaging
23. Extraoral Imaging
24. Imaging of Patients with Special NeedsPART V. Digital Imaging Basics
25. Digital Imaging
26. Three-Dimensional Digital ImagingPART VI. Normal Anatomy and Film Mounting Basics
27. Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images
28. Film Mounting and Viewing
29. Normal Anatomy: Panoramic ImagesPART VII. Image Interpretation Basics
30. Introduction to Image Interpretation
31. Descriptive Terminology
32. Identification of Restorations, Dental Materials, and Foreign Objects
33. Interpretation of Dental Caries
34. Interpretation of Periodontal Disease
35. Interpretation of Trauma and Pulpal and Periapical LesionsGLOSSARY
INDEX