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Essentials of Dental Radiography: For Dental Assistants and Hygienists

ISBN: 9780131710085 | 0131710087
Edition: 8th
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Pub. Date: 1/1/2007

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SummaryTable of Contents
This balanced text with a straight forward, clear link between theory and practice provides in depth, comprehensive information that is appropriate for an introductory course without overwhelming the student with unessential details. It prepares students for the board and licensing examinations and at the same time gives them the practical knowledge they need with case studies, procedure boxes and suggested lab activities that prepare students to apply theory to clinical practice and patient management. True to its title, this book sp... MORE
Prefacevii
Acknowledgmentsix
Reviewersxi
PART I: History and Radiation Basics
1(48)
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History of Dental Radiography
1(8)
Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation
9(12)
The Dental X-ray Machine: Components and Functions
21(14)
Producing Quality Radiographs
35(14)
PART II: Biological Effects of Radiation and Radiation Protection
49(28)
Effects of Radiation Exposure
49(10)
Radiation Protection
59(18)
PART III: Dental X-ray Film and Processing Techniques
77(26)
Dental X-ray Film
77(10)
Dental X-ray Film Processing
87(16)
PART IV: Dental Radiographer Fundamentals
103(34)
Infection Control
103(16)
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
119(8)
Patient Relations and Education
127(10)
PART V: Intraoral Techniques
137(78)
Intraoral Radiographic Procedures
137(12)
The Periapical Examination
149(32)
The Bitewing Examination
181(20)
The Occlusal Examination
201(14)
PART VI: Radiographic Errors and Quality Assurance
215(24)
Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs
215(14)
Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography
229(10)
PART VII: Mounting and Viewing Dental Radiographs
239(70)
Mounting and Introduction to Interpretation
239(10)
Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy
249(18)
Recognizing Deviations from Normal Radiographic Anatomy
267(16)
The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries
283(12)
The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases
295(14)
PART VIII: Patient Management and Supplemental Techniques
309(58)
Radiographic Techniques for Children
309(16)
Managing Patients with Special Needs
325(10)
Supplemental Radiographic Techniques
335(14)
Digital Radiography
349(18)
PART IX: Extraoral Techniques
367(42)
Extraoral Radiography
367(16)
Panoramic Radiography
383(26)
Answers to Study Questions409(2)
Glossary411(16)
Index427

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