Whaites' Radiography and Radiology for Dental Care Professionals, 5th Edition

by Nicholas Drage, BDS(Hons) FDSRCS(Eng) FDSRCPS(Glas) DDRRCR and Simon J. Haworth, PhD, BDS

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ISBN: 9780443285189

Page Count: 312

Imprint: Elsevier

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Key Features
- Provides a comprehensive account of the radiology and radiography topics examined at DCP level
- Clear and accessible approach to the subject makes learning especially easy
- More than 650 illustrations – many of them brand new to this edition – present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an accessible manner
- Written by UK authorities on the subject area
- New colour design aids navigation and visual understanding of the subject area
- Learning Objectives and helpful summaries direct the reader towards learning goals
- Helpful end-of chapter self-assessment allows readers to track their progress
Contents

Part 1 Introduction
1. The radiographic Image

Part 2 Radiation physics, equipment and radiation protection
2. The production, properties and interactions of X-rays
3. Dental X-ray generating equipment
4. Radiation dose, dosimetry and dose limitation
5. The biological effects associated with X-rays, risk and practical radiation protection

Part 3 Radiography
6. Dental radiography - general patient considerations including control of infection
7. Periapical radiography
8. Bitewing radiography
9. Occlusal radiography
10. Oblique lateral radiography
11. Cephalometric radiography
12. Tomography and panoramic radiography
13. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)
14. The quality of radiographic images and quality assurance
15. Radiographic assessment and localization of unerupted maxillary canines

Part 4 Radiology
16. Introduction to radiological interpretation
17. Dental caries and the assessment of restorations
18. The periapical tissues
19. The periodontal tissues and periodontal disease
20. Implant assessment
21. Atlas of diseases and abnormalities affecting the jaws Bibliography and suggested reading Index
Authors

Nicholas Drage, BDS(Hons) FDSRCS(Eng) FDSRCPS(Glas) DDRRCR, Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, University Dental Hospital, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK and Simon J. Haworth, PhD, BDS, Clinical Lecturer, Bristol Dental School, UK