cover image - Whaites’ Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology, 7th Edition
ISBN: 9780443285257
Copyright: 2027
Page Count: 496
Imprint: Elsevier
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Whaites’ Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology, 7th Edition

by Nicholas Drage, BDS, FDS RCS(Eng), FDS RCPSG, DDR RCR and Simon J. Haworth, PhD, BDS, MFDS RCS(Ed), DDMFR RCR

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cover image - Whaites’ Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology, 7th Edition
ISBN: 9780443285257
Copyright: 2027
Page Count: 496
Imprint: Elsevier
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Offering a clear, well-illustrated overview of all major imaging topics in dentistry, Whaites’ Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology, 7th Edition, provides key information for dental undergraduate students, postgraduate students, and general dental practitioners. Now fully up to date, this popular text uses an easy-to-understand approach that simplifies complex concepts and makes learning easier and more enjoyable. More than 1,100 illustrations—many new to this edition—present clinical, diagnostic, and practical information in an accessible manner, and clearly demonstrate why dental imaging is essential for diagnosis and management of diseases affecting the teeth and jaws.
    • Uses a full-colour design to aid navigation and visual understanding, with extensive examples of conventional radiographs, cone beam computed tomography images, and images from other advanced imaging techniques
    • Offers self-assessment questions and answers with feedback at the end of each chapter, allowing you to easily track your progress and understanding
    • Written by two respected experts in the field of dental and maxillofacial imaging who provide a comprehensive account of the radiography and radiology and topics examined at dental undergraduate and postgraduate level
    • An ideal resource for those undertaking undergraduate or specialist examinations in the subject or for general dental practitioners wishing to stay up to date
    • An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud
  • PART I Introduction
    1 The Radiographic Image
    PART II Radiation Physics, Equipment and Radiation Protection
    2 The Production, Properties and Interactions of X-Rays
    3 Dental X-ray–Generating Equipment
    4 Image Receptors
    5 Image Processing
    6 Radiation Dose, Dosimetry and Dose Limitation
    7 The Biological Effects Associated With X-rays, Risk and Practical Radiation Protection
    PART III Radiography
    8 Dental Radiography – General Patient Considerations Including Control of Infection
    9 Periapical Radiography
    10 Bitewing Radiography
    11 Occlusal Radiography
    12 Oblique Lateral Radiography
    13 Skull and Maxillofacial Radiography
    14 Cephalometric Radiography
    15 Tomography and Panoramic Radiography
    16 Cone Beam Computed Tomography
    17 The Quality of Radiographic Images and Quality Assurance
    18 Alternative and Specialised Imaging Modalities
    PART IV Radiology
    19 Introduction to Radiological Interpretation
    20 Dental Caries and the Assessment of Restorations
    21 The Periapical Tissues
    22 The Periodontal Tissues and Periodontal Diseases
    23 Implant Assessment
    24 Developmental Abnormalities
    25 Radiological Differential Diagnosis – Describing a Lesion
    26 Differential Diagnosis of Radiolucent Lesions of the Jaws
    27 Differential Diagnosis of Lesions of Variable Radiopacity in the Jaws
    28 Bone Diseases of Radiological Importance
    29 Trauma to the Teeth and Facial Skeleton
    30 The Temporomandibular Joint
    31 The Maxillary Antra
    32 The Salivary Glands
  • Nicholas Drage, BDS, FDS RCS(Eng), FDS RCPSG, DDR RCR, 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, MFDS RCS(Ed), DDMFR RCR, Clinical Lecturer, Bristol Dental School, UK

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