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
Edition8th ed.
Publication InfoUpper Saddle River, N.J. : Pearson Prentice Hall, ©2007.
Descriptionxi, 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2006008912
ISBN0131710087 :
ISBN9780131710085

Availability

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Laupus Books - Stacks WN 230 D367E 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold