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Radiation Basics

3 Radiation History

11 Radiation Physics

35 Radiation Characteristics

47 Radiation Biology

63 Radiation Protection

Equipment, Film, and Processing Basics

81 Dentil X-ray Equipment

91 Dental X-ray Film

108 Dental X-ray Image Characteristics

123 Dental X-ray Film Processing

154 Quality Assurance in the Dental Office

Dental Radiographer Basics

Dental Radiographs and the Dental Radiographer 169

Patient Relations and the Dental Radiographer 174

Patient Relations and the Dental Radiographer 180

Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer 187

Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer 194

Technique Basics

Introduction to Radiographic Examinations 211

Paralleling Technique 216

Bisecting Technique 253

Bite-Wing Technique 288

Exposure and Technique Errors 308

Occlusal and Localization Techniques 324

Panoramic Radiography 342

Extraoral Radiography 363

Digital Radiography 384

Radiography of Patients with Special needs 397

Normal Anatomy and Film Mounting Basics

Normal Anatomy-Intraoral Films 411

Film Mounting and Film Viewing 440

Normal Anatomy-Panoramic Films 411

Film Mounting and Film Viewing 440

Normal Anatomy-Panoramic Films 455

Radiographic Interpretation Basics

Introduction to Radiographic Interpretation 471

Interpretation of Dental Caries 475

Interpretation of Periodontal Disease 487

Interpretation of Trauma and Pulpal and Periapical Lesions 502

Self-Study Examination Questions 516

Glossary 531

Answers to Quiz Questions 549

Index 557