Essentials of dental radiography for dental assistants and hygienists - Johnson, Orlen N.; Essay, Christine E.; McNally, Michael A. (Upper Saddle River, New Jersey : Prentice Hall, 2003)
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
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Keywords: Dental assistants; Dental Assistants; Dental Hygienists; Radiography, Dental; Teeth -- Radiography