Dental Radiography - E-Book: Principles and Techniques

Dental Radiography - E-Book: Principles and Techniques

<p>Providing essential coverage of dental radiography principles and complete technical instruction, <b>Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 4<SUP>th</SUP> Edition</b>, is your key to the safe, effective use of radiation in the dental office. The first ever full-color dental radiography resource, this combination of a textbook and a training manual guides you step-by-step through common procedures, with accompanying illustrations, case studies, and interactive exercises to help you apply what you've learned to practice. </p><ul><li><b>A concise, straightforward writing style</b> makes complex concepts more accessible and helps you easily identify the most important information.</li> <p><li><b>Step-by-step procedures</b> combine clear instructions with anatomical drawings, positioning photos, and corresponding radiographs to help you confidently and accurately perform specific techniques, thus minimizing radiation exposure to the patient. </li> <p><li><b><i>Helpful Hints </i></b>detail common problems you may encounter in practice and provide a checklist to guide you through the <i>do's</i> and <i>don'ts</i> of imaging procedures.</li> <p><li><b><i>Quiz Questions</i></b> at the end of each chapter assess your understanding of important content. </li> <p><li><b>Key terms, learning objectives, and chapter summaries</b> highlight essential information to help you study more efficiently. </li> <li><b>Interactive exercises, terminology games, and case studies</b> modeled on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) on Evolve reinforce your understanding and help you prepare for examinations. </li></ul><ul><li><b>New chapter on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)</b> familiarizes you with emerging practices in dental radiography.</li> <p><li><b>Updated chapter discussions</b> and <b>new radiographs</b> keep you up to date on the latest information in digital imaging. </li> <p><li><b>UNIQUE! Full-color design and new illustrations and photographs</b> clarify difficult concepts and help you master proper positioning techniques. </li> <li><b>UNIQUE! A comprehensive appendix</b> provides quick, easy access to all mathematical formulas used in dental radiography.</li></ul>