Basic Guide to Dental Radiography

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

Contents

Chapter 1 General Physics

Chapter 2 X-ray Production

Chapter 3 X-ray Interaction with Matter

Chapter 4 Principles of Image Formation

Chapter 5 Imaging with Dental X-Ray Film

Chapter 6 Digital Imaging Recording

Chapter 7 X-ray Equipment

Chapter 8 Radiation Doses and Dose Measurement

Chapter 9 Biological Effects of X-rays

Chapter 10 – Legislation: Ionising Radiations Regulations 1999 (IRR 1999)

Chapter 11 – Legislation: Ionising Radiations (Medical Exposures) Regulations 2000

Chapter 12 Quality Assurance

Chapter 13 Dental intra-oral paralleling techniques

Chapter 14 Orthopantomography

Chapter 15 Other Dental Radiographic Techniques