Essentials of Dental Radiography for Dental Assistants and Hygienists Book

	Preface
Ch. 1	Radiography in Dental Practice	1
Ch. 2	Characteristics of Radiation	11
Ch. 3	The Dental X-Ray Machine - Components and Functions	23
Ch. 4	Technical Aspects of Radiation Production	39
Ch. 5	Effects of Radiation Exposure	53
Ch. 6	Radiation Protection	67
Ch. 7	Infection Control	91
Ch. 8	Dental X-Ray Films	103
Ch. 9	Dental X-Ray Film Processing	117
Ch. 10	Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography	143
Ch. 11	Identification of Anatomical Landmarks for Mounting Radiographs	155
Ch. 12	Preliminary Interpretation of the Radiographs	183
Ch. 13	Identifying and Correcting Faulty Radiographs	213
Ch. 14	Intraoral Radiographic Procedures	231
Ch. 15	The Periapical Examination	251
Ch. 16	Bitewing Examination	277
Ch. 17	The Occlusal Examination	289
Ch. 18	Radiography for Children	299
Ch. 19	Radiography for the Edentulous Patient	315
Ch. 20	Extraoral Radiography	325
Ch. 21	Panoramic Radiography	341
Ch. 22	Patient Education	365
	Answers to Review Questions	373
	Glossary	375
	Index	405