Essentials of Dental Radiography

<p>PART I: Historical Perspective and Radiation Basics</p> <p>1. Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation</p> <p>2. The Dental X-ray Machine: Components and Functions</p> <p>3. Producing Quality Radiographs</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>PART II: Biological Effects of Radiation and Radiation Protection</p> <p>4. Effects of Radiation Exposure</p> <p>5. Radiation Protection</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>PART III: Dental X-ray Image Receptors and Processing Techniques</p> <p>6. Dental X-ray Film</p> <p>7. Dental X-ray Film Processing</p> <p>8. Digital Radiography</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>PART IV: Dental Radiographer Fundamentals</p> <p>9. Infection Control</p> <p>10. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities</p> <p>11. Patient Relations and Education</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>PART V: Intraoral Techniques</p> <p>12. Intraoral Radiographic Procedures</p> <p>13. The Periapical Examination-Paralleling Technique</p> <p>14. The Periapical Examination-Bisecting Technique</p> <p>15. The Bitewing Examination</p> <p>16. The Occlusal Examination</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>PART VI: Radiographic Errors and Quality Assurance</p> <p>17. Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs</p> <p>18. Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography. </p> <p>19. Safety and Environmental Responsibilities in Radiography </p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>PART VII: Mounting and Viewing Dental Radiographs</p> <p>20. Mounting and Introduction to Interpretation</p> <p>21. Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy</p> <p>22. Recognizing Deviations from Normal Radiographic Anatomy</p> <p>23. The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries</p> <p>24. The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>PART VIII: Patient Management and Supplemental Techniques</p> <p>25. Radiographic Techniques for Children</p> <p>26. Managing Patients with Special Needs</p> <p>27. Supplemental Radiographic Techniques</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>PART IX: Extraoral Techniques</p> <p>28. Extraoral Radiography and Alternate Imaging Modalities</p> <p>20. Panoramic Radiography</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Answers to Study Questions</p> <p>Glossary</p> <p>Index</p> <br> <br>