Essentials of dental radiography for dental assistants and hygienists / Orlen N. Johnson, Michael A. McNally, Christine E. Essay.
Material type: TextPublication details: Upper Saddle River, N.J. ; London : Prentice Hall, c2003.Edition: 7th edDescription: vii, 468 p. : ill. ; 25 cmISBN:- 9780130932310 (pbk.) :
- 0130932310
- 617.6307572 JOH
- RK309 .D44 2003
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
History and radiation basics -- History of dental radiology -- Characteristics of radiation -- The dental X-ray machine : components and functions -- Producing quality radiographs -- Biological effects of radiation and radiation protection -- Effects of radiation exposure -- Radiation protection -- Dental X-ray film and processing techniques -- Dental X-ray film -- Dental X-ray film processing -- Identifying and correcting faulty radiographs -- Quality assurance in dental radiography -- Radiographic anatomy and mounting radiographs -- Normal radiographic anatomy -- Mounting and viewing dental radiographs -- Intraoral techniques -- Intraoral radiographic procedures -- The periapical examination -- The bitewing examination -- The occlusal examination -- Radiographic techniques for children -- Radiographic techniques for the edentulous patient -- Digital radiography -- Extraoral techniques -- Extraoral radiography -- Panoramic radiography -- Dental radiographer fundamentals -- Infection control -- Patient relations and education -- Managing patients with special needs -- Regulations and legal aspects -- Radiographic interpretation -- Introduction to radiographic interpretation -- Periodontal disease -- Dental caries -- Answers to review questions.
Combines theory and basic application of dental radiography with practical hints. This text emphasises on radiographic techniques. It is intended for one/two-semester courses in Oral Radiology, and introductory and advanced courses in dental radiographic techniques, and is useful to dental hygiene and dental assisting students.