Basic Guide to Dental Radiography
1. Edition October 2016
216 Pages, Softcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Basic Guide to Dental Radiography provides an essential introduction to radiography in the dental practice. Illustrated throughout, this guide outlines and explains each topic in a clear and accessible style.
* Comprehensive coverage includes general physics, principles of image formation, digital image recording, equipment, biological effects of x-rays and legislation
* Suitable for the whole dental team
* Illustrated in full colour throughout
* Ideal for those completing mandatory CPD in radiography
* Useful study guide for the NEBDN Certificate in Dental Radiography, the National Certificate in Radiography or the Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing
1 General physics 1
2 X?-ray production 12
3 X?-ray interaction with matter 27
4 Principles of image formation 36
5 Imaging with dental X?-ray film 46
6 Digital imaging recording 61
7 X?-ray equipment 70
8 Radiation doses and dose measurement 78
9 Biological effects of X?-rays 86
10 Legislation: Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR 1999) 94
11 Legislation: Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2000 (IR(ME)R 2000), Statutory Instrument 1059 108
12 Quality assurance 114
13 Dental intra?-oral paralleling techniques 128
14 Orthopantomography 159
15 Other dental radiographic techniques 170
Appendix A: Adequate training 189
Appendix B: Image quality troubleshooting 192
Index 201
