Essentials of dental radiography for dental assistants and hygienists / Orlen N. Johnson, Evelyn M. Thomson.
| Author/creator | Johnson, Orlen N. |
| Other author | Thomson, Evelyn M. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 8th ed. |
| Publication Info | Upper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, ©2007. |
| Description | xi, 436 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2006008912 |
| ISBN | 0131710087 : |
| ISBN | 9780131710085 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laupus | Books - Stacks | WN 230 D367E 2007 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |