Essentials of Dental Radiography for Dental Assistants and Hygienists

Part I: Historical Perspective and Radiation Basics    

Chapter 1  History of Dental Radiology    

Chapter 2  Characteristics of Radiation    

Chapter 3  The Dental X-ray Machine: Components and Functions    

Chapter 4 Producing Quality Radiographs    

PART II: Biological Effects of Radiation and Radiation Protection    

Chapter 5  Effects of Radiation Exposure    

Chapter 6  Radiation Protection    

PART III: Dental X-ray Film and Processing Techniques    

Chapter 7  Dental X-ray Film    

Chapter 8  Dental X-ray Film Processing    

PART IV: Dental Radiographer Fundamentals    

Chapter 9  Infection Control    

Chapter 10 Legal and Ethical Responsibilities    

Chapter 11 Patient Relations and Education    

PART V: Intraoral Techniques    

Chapter 12  Intraoral Radiographic Procedures    

Chapter 13  The Periapical Examination  

Chapter 14  The Bitewing Examination    

Chapter 15  The Occlusal Examination    

PART VI Radiographic Pitfalls and Quality Assurance

Chapter 16   Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs    

Chapter 17  Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography    

PART VII: Mounting and Viewing Dental Radiographs    

Chapter 18 Mounting and Introduction to Interpretation    

Chapter 19  Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy    

Chapter 20  Recognizing Deviations from Normal Radiographic Anatomy   

 

Chapter 21  The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries 

Chapter 22  The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases    

PART VIII: Patient Management and Supplemental Techniques    

Chapter 23  Radiographic Techniques for Children    

Chapter 24  Managing Patients with Special Needs    

Chapter 25  Supplemental Radiographic Techniques    

Chapter 26  Digital Radiography    

PART IX: Extraoral Techniques    

Chapter 27  Extraoral Radiography    

Chapter 28  Panoramic Radiography   

Answers to Review Questions    

Glossary    

Index