Dental radiography : principles and techniques/ by Joen M. Iannucci and Laura Jansen Howerton

Previous edition copyrighted 2012,2006,2000,and 1996

Includes Bibliographical references and Index

CONTENTS
PART I. Radiation Basics 1. Radiation History-- 2. Radiation Physics-- 3. Radiation Characteristics-- 4. Radiation Biology-- 5. Radiation Protection-- PART II. Equipment, Film, and Processing Basics-- 6. Dental X-Ray Equipment 7. Dental X-Ray Film-- 8. Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics-- 9. Dental X-Ray Film Processing-- 10. Quality Assurance in the Dental Office PART III. Dental Radiographer Basics-- 11. Dental Radiographs and the Dental Radiographer-- 12. Patient Relations and the Dental Radiographer-- 13. Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer --14. Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer-- 15. Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer-- PART IV. Technique Basics-- 16. Introduction to Radiographic Examinations-- 17. Paralleling Technique-- 18. Bisecting Technique-- 19. Bite-Wing Technique-- 20. Exposure and Technique Errors-- 21. Occlusal and Localization Techniques-- 22. Panoramic Imaging-- 23. Extraoral Imaging-- 24. Imaging of Patients with Special Needs-- PART V. Digital Imaging Basics-- 25. Digital Imaging-- 26. Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging-- PART VI. Normal Anatomy and Film Mounting Basics-- 27. Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images-- 28. Film Mounting and Viewing-- 29. Normal Anatomy: Panoramic Images-- PART VII. Image Interpretation Basics-- 30. Introduction to Image Interpretation-- 31. Descriptive Terminology-- 32. Identification of Restorations, Dental Materials, and Foreign Objects-- 33. Interpretation of Dental Caries-- 34. Interpretation of Periodontal Disease-- 35. Interpretation of Trauma and Pulpal and Periapical Lesions.

Set yourself up for success with this must-have oral radiography text. Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques gives you a comprehensive foundation for the safe, effective use of radiation in the modern dental office. This combination textbook and training manual features easy-to-understand content combined with step-by-step techniques and a stellar art program to help you apply what you've learned to practice. Plus, new content focuses on pediatrics and the latest in digital and three-dimensional technology!--Publisher website