Essentials of dental radiography for dental assistants and hygienists /
Johnson, Orlen N.
Thomson, Evelyn M.
Upper Saddle River, N.J. ; London : Pearson Prentice Hall,
c2007.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
History of dental radiography -- Characteristics and measurement of radiation -- The dental X-ray machine: components and functions -- Producing quality radiographs -- Effects of radiation exposure -- Radiation protection -- Dental X-ray film -- Dental X-ray film processing -- Infection control -- Legal and ethical responsibilities -- Patient relations and education -- Intraoral radiographic procedures -- The periapical examination -- The bitewing examination -- The occlusal examination -- Identifying and correcting undiagnostic radiographs -- Quality assurance in dental radiography -- Mounting and introduction to interpretation -- Recognizing normal radiographic anatomy -- Recognizing deviations from normal radiographic anatomy -- The use of radiographs in the detection of dental caries -- The use of radiographs in the evaluation of periodontal diseases -- Radiographic techniques for children -- Managing patients with special needs -- Supplement radiographic techniques -- Digital radiography -- Extraoral radiography -- Panoramic radiography.
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Dental assistants.