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Elsevier Dental Radiography Principles and Techniques by Joen Iannucci, Laura Jansen Howerton
Master the skills required for safe, effective dental imaging! Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 6th Edition provides a solid foundation in the radiation and technique basics that dental assistants and dental hygienists need to know. Clear, comprehensive coverage includes detailed, step-by-step procedures, illustrations of oral anatomy and photos of new equipment, digital and three-dimensional imaging, a guide to image interpretation, and National Board Dental Hygiene Examination-style case scenarios. Written by noted educators Joen M. Iannucci and Laura Jansen Howerton, Elsevier's bestselling text on dental radiography prepares you for success in the classroom, on your CDA or NBDHE exam, and in clinical practice.Comprehensive coverage provides a solid foundation for the safe, effective use of radiation in the dental office.Step-by-step procedures support clear instructions with anatomical drawings, positioning photos, and radiographs, helping you confidently and accurately perform specific techniques and minimize radiation exposure to the patient.Application to Practice and Helpful Hint features highlight common clinical encounters and provide a checklist with the dos and don'ts of imaging procedures.Summary tables and boxes recap the key points of text discussions and serve as useful review and study tools.End-of-chapter quiz questions assess your understanding of important content.Evolve companion website supplements the print book with case studies, interactive exercises, review questions, and more.NEW! Expanded content addresses the areas of digital imaging, radiographic interpretation, dental materials, and dental X-ray equipment.NEW! Updated illustrations include detailed equipment photos and new photos of techniques.NEW! Procedure videos on the Evolve website demonstrate techniques used for intraoral exposures, and include an interactive Q&A on the video material.NEW! Canadian Content Corner on Evolve provides information specific to dental radiography in Canada. Table of Contents : PART I: Radiation Basics and Dental Image Characteristics1. Radiation History2. Radiation Physics3. Radiation Biology4. Radiation Protection5. Radiation Characteristics6. Dental X-Ray Image CharacteristicsPART II: Equipment and Digital Imaging Basics7. Dental X-Ray Equipment8. Digital ImagingPART III: Film Imaging Basics9. Dental X-Ray Film10. Film Processing11. Film Mounting and ViewingPART IV: Dental Radiographer Basics12. Dental Images and the Dental Radiographer13. Patient Relations and the Dental Radiographer14. Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer15. Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer16. Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer17. Quality Assurance in the Dental OfficePART V: Intraoral Technique Basics18. Introduction to Dental Imaging Examinations19. Paralleling Technique20. Bisecting Technique21. Bite-Wing Technique22. Exposure and Technique Errors23. Occlusal and Localization Techniques24. Imaging of Patients with Special NeedsPART VI: Extraoral Imaging Basics25. Panoramic Imaging26. Extraoral Imaging27. Three-Dimensional Digital ImagingPART VII: Normal Anatomy Basics28. Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images29. Normal Anatomy: Panoramic ImagesPART VIII: Image Interpretation Basics30. Introduction to Image Interpretation31. Descriptive Terminology32. Identification of Restorations, Dental Materials, and Foreign Objects33. Interpretation of Dental Caries34. Interpretation of Periodontal Disease35. Interpretation of Trauma, Pulpal Lesions, and Periapical LesionsAppendix: Periodontal and Peri-Implant DiseasesGlossaryIndex