This comprehensive, well-established textbook presents the basic principles of clinical radiology. It’s designed not only for students in dental hygiene and dental assisting programs, but for practicing hygienists and assistants who’d like a review for interpreting radiographs and troubleshooting errors. Describing techniques with step-by-step procedures and illustrations, the topics include: basic x-ray generation, image formation, film mounting, biologic effects of radiation, lesions, infection control, film processing and interpretation, intraoral and extraoral techniques, panoramic radiography, patient management, and legal considerations.

Key Features

• Logical organization of topics presents the material in an efficient way for better comprehension and enhanced readability.
• “Step-by-step” procedure boxes clearly illustrate the proper techniques for performing routine and complex radiographic procedures.
• Boxes highlight common errors encountered when dealing with radiographic technique and provide remedies for resolving the problem.
• Each chapter includes a content outline, educational objectives, and key terms.
• A comprehensive glossary is located at the back of the book for quick reference.
• The inclusion of tables, boxes, line art, and illustrations are important tools for student learning.
• A two-color design makes the images more instructive, interesting, and appealing.

New to this Edition

• Four new chapters are added: The dental x-ray machine, Quality assurance, Principles of interpretation, and The temporomandibular joint.
• The chapter on radiation protection is expanded to two separate chapters: Radiation protection for the patient and Radiation protection for the operator.
• The chapters on digital imaging and newer imaging systems are completely revised to include new cutting-edge imaging modalities such as computed tomography.
• Chapters are now designed to accommodate one-hour lectures.
• New clinical photos, added color, and improved line drawings.
• Evolve website offers valuable instructor materials, such as a test bank of 350 questions (discussion, fill-in-the-blank, and multiple-choice), educational objectives, chapter outlines, and helpful teaching tips and strategies.