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Pearson Education (US) Essentials of Dental Radiography 2011 Edition by Evelyn Thomson, Orlen Johnson
This clear, up-to-date, and student-friendly text tightly links oral radiological principles with modern practice. ESSENTIALS OF DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY, 9/e presents all information needed for introductory courses in dental radiography, preparing students for board and licensing examinations while offering real-world resources for clinical practice and patient management. KEY FEATURES: Coverage includes: historical perspectives, radiation basics, biologic effects and protection, dental X-ray image receptors, processing techniques; dental radiographer fundamentals, intraoral and extraoral techniques, radiographic errors, quality assurance; mounting and viewing radiographs, and patient management. This Ninth Edition integrates coverage of digital imaging throughout, presents paralleling and bisecting techniques in separate chapters, and adds a new chapter on safety and environmental responsibilities. It also contains many new study questions and improved images.