Radiology for the Dental Professional

A complete guide to radiology principles and techniques, Radiology for the Dental Professional, 9th Edition helps you develop imaging skills through practical application. Detailed step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper techniques; photos and illustrations improve comprehension and readability. Written by Herbert H. Frommer, DDS, and Jeanine J. Stabulas, RDH, BS, MPH, this book will help you interpret radiographs, and troubleshoot and prevent common errors. For students, it's an ideal introduction to radiology; for dental hygiene/assisting professionals, it's a great review!

• A logical organization starts with the basics and makes it easier to progress through the material.
• Procedures boxes show detailed radiography procedures with illustrations and photos to demonstrate proper techniques.
• Common Errors boxes explain mistakes in radiographic techniques and describe how they can be resolved.
• Advantages/Disadvantages boxes compare and contrast the good and bad elements of radiographic techniques.
• Detailed outlines and educational objectives at the beginning of each chapter identify the information that you are expected to learn.
• Key terms are listed at the beginning of each chapter and highlighted upon first mention in the text.

• Expanded coverage of digital imaging techniques.
• Patient Management and Special Problems chapter improves coverage of nervous patients, patients with special needs, pediatric patients, and specific problems such as endodontic issues and third molars.
• New illustrations depict techniques and show the latest technology.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

Doody Review Services

Reviewer:Christopher Smith, DDS(University of Chicago Medical Center)
Description:This is the eighth edition of a book covering all aspects of dental radiology, beginning with basic principles and continuing with clinical applications. The chapters have been reorganized and the text and number of illustrations have been increased. This edition is in paperback, making it convenient for easy use in the clinic or elsewhere. The seventh edition was published in 2001.
Purpose:This book presents the principles of radiology and their clinical application in dentistry. Each of the 26 chapters is specific to one aspect. The book is essential for any clinician (dentist, dental hygienist, or dental assistant) who is involved with taking and interpreting a dental radiograph.
Audience:The first edition was published in 1974 and was intended for use in the training of dental assistants and dental hygienists. Through the years and subsequent editions, the book has been accepted and used by dental students and practitioners as well. It is now considered one of the principle textbooks on dental radiology. Both authors are well regarded in their fields and have long been actively involved in dental education.
Features:All aspects of dental radiology are presented with ample illustrations, both clinical photos and diagrams. Each chapter is concise yet thorough, beginning with a chapter outline, a list of educational objectives, and a list of key words pertinent to the theme of the chapter.
Assessment:Even though the title of this book has been changed, it represents the eighth edition of a textbook on dental radiology. Popular demand within the profession keeps it in print and technical advances in the field require periodic revisions. With this edition a second author has been added, one with a dental hygiene background, which further enhances the book's appeal and relevance. This book can easily serve as the primary textbook on the subject, as well as a convenient reference.