Radiography and Radiology for Dental Care Professionals (4th Edition)

Description

Table of Contents

1. Part 1 Introduction
   1. The radiographic Image
2. Part 2 Radiation physics, equipment and radiation protection
   1. The production, properties and interactions of X-rays
   2. Dental X-ray generating equipment
   3. Radiation dose, dosimetry and dose limitation
   4. The biological effects associated with X-rays, risk and practical radiation protection
3. Part 3 Radiography
   1. Dental radiography – general patient considerations including control of infection
   2. Periapical radiography
   3. Bitewing radiography
   4. Occlusal radiography
   5. Oblique lateral radiography
   6. Cephalometric radiography
   7. Tomography and panoramic radiography
   8. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT)
   9. The quality of radiographic images and quality assurance
   10. Radiographic assessment and localization of unerupted maxillary canines
4. Part 4 Radiology
   1. Introduction to radiological interpretation
   2. Dental caries and the assessment of restorations
   3. The periapical tissues
   4. The periodontal tissues and periodontal disease
   5. Implant assessment
   6. Atlas of diseases and abnormalities affecting the jaws
   7. Bibliography and suggested reading
   8. Index

Authors Biography

Eric Whaites, MSc BDS(Hons) FDSRCS(Edin) FDSRCS(Eng) FRCR DDRRCR, Senior Lecturer and Honorary Consultant in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, Head of the Unit of Dental and Maxillofacial Radiological Imaging, King’s College London Dental Institute at Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals, London, UK and

Nicholas Drage, BDS(Hons) FDSRCS(Eng) FDSRCPS(Glas) DDRRCR, Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology, University Dental Hospital, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Cardiff, UK