Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology
Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology is a popular and highly successful textbook for dental students and candidates for postgraduate dental examinations. In this new edition, digital imaging is treated as part of mainstream dental radiography, recent classification changes and the latest developments in cone beam technology have been included and the line diagrams have been redrawn.\ \ Dental panoramic tomography, radiation protection, caries & the...
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Features Covers all the radiology and radiography needed for exams Accessible format -- highly illustrated, short paragraphs, bulleted lists, flow diagrams Clear line diagrams help the student interpret radiographs Starts from the basics -- simple enough for undergraduate needs and contains adequate information for postgraduate revision Doody Review Services Reviewer:Bart Paul Vandenberghe, DDS, MS, PhD(c)(University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery)Description:This elaborate and practical teaching manual for future dental professionals covers the subjects essential for developing adequate radiographic and diagnostic skills, through reader-friendly and up-to-date chapters. Previous editions were published in 2002, 1996, and 1992. Purpose:The main objective is to provide a practical teaching manual rather than a comprehensive reference for dental students. This is nicely accomplished with this practical walk through the essentials for future radiographers. The manual is well structured, up to date, and contains high quality illustrations and diagrams.Audience:Dental students are the audience.Features:This is an accurate and well structured overview of current principles in oral radiology. It is comprehensive, covering theoretical and clinical topics in reader-friendly chapters with excellent illustrations and diagrams. It provides all basic knowledge for future radiographers, including an adequate and essential overview of common oral lesions. Experienced practitioners, however, may want to consult more comprehensive books for a more in-depth overview of oral lesions and differential diagnoses. Assessment:This book is an ideal teaching manual for developing basic radiographic and diagnostic skills. The fourth edition has been revised with extra focus on digital imaging and new diagnostic approaches. All diagrams have been redrawn, new color plates have been added, and the content has accurately been updated. The book remains a strong guide to easy understanding of this rapidly evolving field; however, for more detailed descriptions of certain oral lesions and differential diagnoses, it may be necessary to consult more comprehensive references.
Foreword viiPreface ixAcknowledgements xiIntroduction 1The radiographic image 3Radiation physics and equipment 13The production, properties and interaction of X-rays 15Dose units and dosimetry 25The biological effects and risks associated with X-rays 29Dental X-ray generating equipment 35Image receptors 41Image processing 55Radiation protection 67Radiation protection and legislation 69Radiography 83Dental radiography - general patient considerations including control of infection 85Periapical radiography 97Bitewing radiography 125Occlusal radiography 135Oblique lateral radiography 141Skull and maxillofacial radiography 149Cephalometric radiography 169Tomography 179Panoramic radiography (dental panoramic tomography) 187The quality of radiographic images and quality assurance 207Alternative and specialized imaging modalities 223Radiology 243Introduction to radiological interpretation 245Dental caries and the assessment of restorations 251The periapical tissues 265The periodontal tissues and periodontal disease 277Implant assessment 289Developmental abnormalities 299Radiological differential diagnosis - describing a lesion 323Differential diagnosis of radiolucent lesions of the jaws 329Differential diagnosis of lesions of variable radiopacity in the jaws 355The maxillary antra 373Trauma to the teeth and facial skeleton 387The temporomandibular joint 411Bone diseases of radiological importance 431The salivary glands 445Bibliography and suggested reading 459Index 463
\ Reviewer: Bart Paul Vandenberghe, DDS, MS, PhD(c)(University of Maryland Baltimore College of Dental Surgery)\ Description: This elaborate and practical teaching manual for future dental professionals covers the subjects essential for developing adequate radiographic and diagnostic skills, through reader-friendly and up-to-date chapters. Previous editions were published in 2002, 1996, and 1992. \ Purpose: The main objective is to provide a practical teaching manual rather than a comprehensive reference for dental students. This is nicely accomplished with this practical walk through the essentials for future radiographers. The manual is well structured, up to date, and contains high quality illustrations and diagrams.\ Audience: Dental students are the audience.\ Features: "This is an accurate and well structured overview of current principles in oral radiology. It is comprehensive, covering theoretical and clinical topics in reader-friendly chapters with excellent illustrations and diagrams. It provides all basic knowledge for future radiographers, including an adequate and essential overview of common oral lesions. Experienced practitioners, however, may want to consult more comprehensive books for a more in-depth overview of oral lesions and differential diagnoses. "\ Assessment: This book is an ideal teaching manual for developing basic radiographic and diagnostic skills. The fourth edition has been revised with extra focus on digital imaging and new diagnostic approaches. All diagrams have been redrawn, new color plates have been added, and the content has accurately been updated. The book remains a strong guide to easy understanding of this rapidly evolving field; however, for more detailed descriptions of certain oral lesions and differential diagnoses, it may be necessary to consult more comprehensive references.\ \ \ \ \ From the PublisherThis book gathers its momentum in introducing radiography and radiology to dental students. It has excellent illustrations of the radiographs that enable readers to associate them with the explanations given. The chapters are well compiled and pinpoint the important key messages of radiography and radiology. The author has a good knowledge of dental diseases and oral pathology that he covers in detail. This textbook is a good reference book for those who have forgotten about their radiology training in undergraduate studies. It also makes a good revision book as it never fails to illustrate explanations or interpretations with graphics. I would recommend this book to anyone in the dental team!\ Elizabeth Tong, Final Year Dental Student, Barts and the London Hospital, June 2010\ Excellent! Clear and straightforward explanations, making a potentially dull subject enjoyable and informative. Not surprised it’s the market leader. I recommend it to all.\ Anon, Amazon.co.uk\ I'm not convinced it’s possible to pass finals without this book.\ It goes through every aspect of dental radiography from legislation/core of knowledge to basic radiographic anatomy to pathology. There is a wonderful long section on radiolucencies/radio-opacities that has brief summaries of the pathology of all the lesions illustrated. I found this section more useful than my oral med textbooks.\ Everything is laid out in lists and short paragraphs with ample pictures. It’s in exactly the format you would be expected to regurgitate it for exams.\ You are going to have to buy this at some stage in your career. The sooner the better….\ Anon, Amazon.co.uk\ Superbly concise, fantastically organised - I didn't get lost once reading this book! Now a radiography genius, I would recommend it to all Consultants. They could do with this as a handy, quick reference for all X-ray associated problems!\ Anon, Amazon.co.uk\ A very well-written text which is essential reading for all dental students and those pursuing further qualifications. I congratulate Eric Whaites for the effort which has gone in to producing this text.\ Anon, Amazon.co.uk\ I am a VT now and I still refer back to this book to keep my knowledge up to date and to complete my Key Skills portfolio for the MJDF exam. I don't think you can pass finals without at least getting [the book] out of your dental school library for long periods. You really ought to have your own copy. For those who don't know him, Eric Whaites is THE big cheese in maxillofacial radiography. I had an update lecture on the subject from him and I recommend seeking out his update courses for your Radiography CPD (now a core skill).\ Anon, Amazon.co.uk\ This book is invaluable, as a final year dental student I know that when I graduate (fingers crossed I do) this book will remain with me for many years. It is the recommended text for dental radiology and quite rightly so, Whaites is a genius. I found that the sections on radiolucent and radio-opaque lesions of the jaws (cysts and tumours) were a really good kick start with my oral med revision and the beginning section detailing dental legislation is essential knowledge for finals - so read it thoroughly. Anon, Amazon.co.uk\ \ \
