Essentials of dental radiography for dental assistants and hygienists

Author(s)

• Thomson, Evelyn M
• Johnson, Orlen N.

Bibliographic Information

Essentials of dental radiography for dental assistants and hygienists

Evelyn M. Thomson, Orlen N. Johnson

Pearson, c2018

10th ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Comprehensive coverage of the theoretical principles and practical skills needed to perform radiographic exams competently and safely This clear, up-to-date, reader-friendly text tightly links oral radiology principles with modern practice. It presents all of the necessary information for introductory courses in dental radiography, prepares students for board and licensing examinations, and offers real-world resources for clinical practice and patient management. The book's nine sections take readers from radiation basics and the fundamentals of dental radiographic techniques, to management of special needs and an introduction to alternate imaging modalities. The Tenth Edition of Essentials of Dental Radiography for Dental Assistants and Hygienists retains core fundamentals presented in earlier editions that focus on an in-depth study of key principles, while expanding and incorporating new concepts that reflect the body of knowledge and evidence-based practice advances that influence the prescription, delivery, and evaluation of radiographic examinations.

Table of Contents

PART I: RADIATION BASICS 1. Dental Radiography: Historical Perspective and Future Trends 2. Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation 3. The Dental X-ray Machine: Components and Function 4. Factors Affecting Radiographic Quality PART II: RADIATION BIOLOGY AND II RADIATION SAFETY 5. Effects of Radiation Exposure 6. Radiation Protection PART III: DENTAL X-RAY IMAGE RECEPTORS AND IMAGE PRODUCTION 7. Dental X-ray Film and Processing Methods 8. Digital Radiography and Image Acquisition PART IV: DENTAL RADIOGRAPHER FUNDAMENTALS 9. Infection Control 10. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities 11. Patient Relations and Education PART V: DENTAL RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES 12. Introduction to Radiographic Examinations 13. The Periapical Examination-Paralleling (Technique 14. The Periapical Examination-Bisecting Technique 15. The Bitewing Examination 16. The Occlusal Examination 17. The Panoramic Examination PART VI: RADIOGRAPHIC ERRORS AND QUALITY ASSURANCE 18. Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs 19. Quality Control and Environmental Safety in Dental Radiography PART VII: VIEWING AND INTERPRETING DENTAL RADIOGRAPHIC IMAGES 20. Image Orientation and Introduction to Interpretation 21. Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy- Intraoral Radiographs 22. Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy- Panoramic Radiographs 23. Radiographic Appearance of Dental Materials and Foreign Objects 24. The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries 25. The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases 26. Describing Radiographic Anomalies, Lesions, and Opportunistic Screening PART VIII: RADIOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES FOR SPECIFIC NEEDS 27. Pediatric Radiographic Techniques 28. Radiographic Techniques for Patients with Special Needs 29. Radiographic Techniques for Specific Oral Conditions

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BD01261424
• ISBN:
  • 9780134460741
• LCCN: 2016043133
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York, NY
• Pages/Volumes: xiii, 466 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : RK309
  • NLM : WN 230
  • DC23 : 617.6/07572
• Subject Headings:
  • MESH : Radiography, Dental
  • MESH : Dental Assistants
  • MESH : Dental Hygienists