Essentials of Dental Radiography: Pearson New International Edition - Softcover

Thomson, Evelyn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1292042435 ISBN 13: 9781292042435

Publisher: Pearson, 2013

Synopsis

For courses in oral radiography as part of programs for dental assistants and hygienists.

 

This clear, up-to-date, and student-friendly text tightly links oral radiological principles with modern practice. It 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. 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Pearson
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 1292042435
• ISBN 13: 9781292042435
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 458