Essentials of Dental Radiography for Dental Assistants and Hygienists

Wolf R. de Lyre; Orlen N. Johnson

ISBN 10: 013285693X / ISBN 13: 9780132856935

Published by Prentice Hall, 1985

May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G013285693XI4N00

Synopsis:

ESSENTIALS OF DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY, 9/e is a clear, up-to-date, and student-friendly text that 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.

From the Back Cover:

Revised and updated to include the latest trends in research and clinical methods, the seventh edition ofEssentials of Dental Radiography for Dental Assistants and Hygienists presents a clearly written treatment of one of the most important techniques used in dental diagnosis. Providing a balance of both essential fundamental theories and the day-to-day clinical procedures practiced in the office, it is an in-depth introduction to dental radiography.

Features:

• 93 new radiographs, diagrams, tables and photographs.
• Revised writing style is clear and easy to understand.
• Chapters organized into eight manageable sections.
• Objectives and Key Terms begin each chapter.
• Chapter-ending review questions with answers.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Essentials of Dental Radiography for Dental ...
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Publication Date: 1985
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Edition: 3rd Edition