Essentials of dental radiography for dental assistants and hygienists /
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Upper Saddle River, N.J. :
Pearson,
©2012.
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| Edition: | 9th ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- pt. I. Historical perspective and radiation basics : History of dental radiography ; Characteristics and measurement of radiation ; The dental x-ray machine: components and functions ; Producing quality radiographs
- pt. II. Biological effects of radiation and radiation protection : Effects of radiation exposure ; Radiation protection
- pt. III. Dental x-ray image receptors and film processing techniques : Dental x-ray film ; Dental x-ray film processing ; Digital radiography
- pt. IV: Dental radiographer fundamentals : Infection control ; Legal and ethical responsibilities ; Patient relations and education
- pt. V. Intraoral techniques : Intraoral radiographic procedures ; The periapical examination: paralleling technique ; The periapical examination: bisecting technique ; The bitewing examination ; The occlusal examination
- pt. VI. Radiographic errors and quality assurance : Identifying and correcting undiagnostic radiographs ; Quality assurance in dental radiography ; Safety and environmental responsibilities in dental radiography
- pt. VII. Mounting and viewing dental radiographs : Mounting and introduction to interpretation ; Recognizing normal radiographic anatomy ; Recognizing deviations from normal radiographic anatomy ; The use of radiographs in the detection of dental caries ; The use of radiographs in the evaluation of periodontal diseases
- pt. VIII. Patient management and supplemental techniques : Radiographic techniques for children ; Managing patients with special needs ; Supplemental radiographic techniques
- pt. IX. Extraoral techniques : Extraoral radiography and alternate imaging modalities ; Panoramic radiography.