Essentials of Dental Radiography for Dental Assistants & Hygienists
This updated text combines theory and basic application of dental radiography with practical hints for the dental hygiene and dental assisting student. Revisions include many changes which reflect new developments in the field, including those related to technique and equipment. The clear writing style and emphasis on radiographic techniques makes this text perfect for use in the classroom and laboratory.
| Author: |
Orlen N. Johnson, Michael A. McNally, Christine E. Essay and Wolf R. De Lyre |
| Edition: |
6 |
| ISBN: |
083852222X |
| Publisher: |
Appleton & Lange |
| Binding: |
Paperbackback |
| Year Published: |
1998 |
| Back Cover: |
This updated text combines theory and basic principles of radiography with practical hints for the dental hygiene and dental assistant student. Diagrams highlighted with color clearly illustrate important topics and study questions and reinforce key content. The clear writing style and emphasis on radiographic tecniques make this text perfect for use in the classroom and laboratory.
Features:
* New chapters on Regulations and Legal Aspects and Managing Patients with Special Needs
* Over 80 new radiographs, diagrams, and photographs illustrate different techniques
* Content list and key words for each chapter make it easy to access information
* Review questions and an answer key for board examination practice
* Information on the latest trends in research and clinical methods |
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| Contents: |
1. Introduction and History of Dental Radiography
2. Characteristics of Radiation
3. The Dental X-Ray Machine - Components and Functions
4. Producing Quality Radiographs
5. Effects of Radiation Exposure
6. Radiation Protection
7. Infection Control
8. Dental X-Ray Films
9. Dental X-Ray Film Processing
10. Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography
11. Identification of Anatomical Landmarks for Mounting Radiographs
12. Preliminary Interpretation of the Radiographs
13. Identifying and Correcting Faulty Radiographs
14. Intraoral Radiographic Procedures
15. The Periapical Examination
16. The Bitewing Examination
17. The Occlusal Examination
18. Radiography for children
19. Radiography for the Edentulous Patient
20. Extraoral Radiography
21. Panoramic Radiography
22. Regulations and Legal Aspects
23. Managing patients with Special Needsv24. Patient Relations and Education |
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