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Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 7th Edition
by Joen Iannucci, DDS, MS and Laura Jansen Howerton, RDH, MS
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ISBN:
9780443283994
Copyright:
2027
Imprint:
Elsevier
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Master the skills required for safe, effective dental imaging! Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 7th Edition provides a solid foundation in the radiation and technique basics that dental assistants and dental hygienists need to know. Clear, comprehensive coverage includes detailed, step-by-step procedures, illustrations of oral anatomy and photos of new equipment, digital and three-dimensional imaging, a guide to image interpretation, and National Board Dental Hygiene Examination-style case scenarios. Written by noted educators Joen M. Iannucci and Laura Jansen Howerton, Elsevier’s bestselling text on dental radiography prepares you for success in the classroom, on your CDA or NBDHE exam, and in clinical practice.
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• Comprehensive coverage provides a solid foundation for the safe, effective use of radiation in the dental office. • Step-by-step procedures include clear instructions with anatomical drawings, positioning photos, and radiographs, helping you confidently and accurately perform specific techniques and minimize radiation exposure to the patient. • Application to Practice and Helpful Hint feature boxes highlight common clinical encounters and provide a checklist with the dos and don’ts of imaging procedures. • Summaries recap the key points of text discussions and serve as useful review and study tools. • End-of-chapter quiz questions assess your understanding of important content. • Evolve companion website supplements the print book with procedure videos, case studies, interactive exercises, review questions, and more.
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• New! "Interpretation of Images Using AI" chapter teaches you how to use artificial intelligence to interpret radiographs. • New! Guidelines on retakes for intraoral images help you determine when a retake is necessary and when it's not.
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PART I: Radiation Basics and Dental Image Characteristics 1. Radiation History 2. Radiation Physics 3. Radiation Biology 4. Radiation Protection 5. Radiation Characteristics 6. Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics PART II: Equipment and Digital Imaging Basics 7. Dental X-Ray Equipment 8. Digital Imaging PART III: Film Imaging Basics 9. Dental X-Ray Film 10. Film Processing 11. Film Mounting and Viewing PART IV: Dental Radiographer Basics 12. Dental Images and the Dental Radiographer 13. Patient Relations and the Dental Radiographer 14. Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer 15. Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer 16. Infection Prevention and the Dental Radiographer 17. Quality Assurance in the Dental Office PART V: Intraoral Technique Basics 18. Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations 19. Paralleling Technique 20. Bisecting Technique 21. Bite-Wing Technique 22. Exposure and Technique Errors 23. Occlusal and Localization Techniques 24. Imaging of Patients with Special Needs PART VI: Extraoral Imaging Basics 25. Panoramic Imaging 26. Extraoral Imaging 27. Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging PART VII: Normal Anatomy Basics 28. Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images 29. Normal Anatomy: Panoramic Images PART VIII: Image Interpretation Basics 30. Introduction to Image Interpretation 31. Descriptive Terminology 32. Interpretation of Images Using AI 33. Identification of Restorations, Dental Materials, and Foreign Objects 34. Interpretation of Dental Caries 35. Interpretation of Periodontal Disease 36. Interpretation of Trauma, Pulpal Lesions, and Periapical Lesions Appendix: Periodontal and Peri-Implant Diseases Glossary Index
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