Full Description
New edition of a well-established text that presents all of the information that a Dental Care Professional needs to know in order to safely capture high-quality clinical images. Written in a friendly, accessible manner where each page has been carefully designed to ensure clarity of understanding by the reader to ensure both exam success and confidence and safety in the clinical situation. Normal and abnormal findings are discussed and are accompanied by a range of self-assessment exercises which are found in the book and online. This title is ideal for all pre-registration students on dental hygiene and therapy courses as well as those studying for the NEBDN Certificate in Dental Radiography, the National Certificate in Radiography or the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing.
Provides a comprehensive account of the radiology and radiography topics examined at DCP level
Clear and accessible approach to the subject makes learning especially easy
More than 650 illustrations - many of them brand new to this edition - present clinical, diagnostic and practical information in an accessible manner
Written by UK authorities on the subject area
New colour design aids navigation and visual understanding of the subject area
Learning Objectives and helpful summaries direct the reader towards learning goals
Helpful end-of chapter self-assessment allows readers to track their progress
Contents
Part 1 Introduction
1. The radiographic Image
Part 2 Radiation physics, equipment and radiation protection
2. The production, properties and interactions of X-rays
3. Dental X-ray generating equipment
4. Radiation dose, dosimetry and dose limitation
5. The biological effects associated with X-rays, risk and practical radiation protection
Part 3 Radiography
6. Dental radiography - general patient considerations including control of infection
7. Periapical radiography
8. Bitewing radiography
9. Occlusal radiography
10. Oblique lateral radiography
11. Cephalometric radiography
12. Tomography and panoramic radiography
13. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)
14. The quality of radiographic images and quality assurance
15. Radiographic assessment and localization of unerupted maxillary canines
Part 4 Radiology
16. Introduction to radiological interpretation
17. Dental caries and the assessment of restorations
18. The periapical tissues
19. The periodontal tissues and periodontal disease
20. Implant assessment
21. Atlas of diseases and abnormalities affecting the jaws Bibliography and suggested reading Index
