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.

Hone your understanding of imaging concepts and techniques with the Student Workbook for Frommer’s Radiology for the Dental Professional, 10th Edition. Coordinating step-by-step with the main text, this workbook offers the essential practice and review you need to master radiography concepts and learn to capture high-quality images. Activities and exercises — including new laboratory workshop activities and new ordering sequence questions — cover application, image assessment, image labeling, vocabulary, information recall, and more. It’s the perfect hands-on practice tool to help you successfully support oral diagnosis and treatment planning. Correlation with the textbook makes your workbook experience seamless. Additional illustrations not found in the text provide practice with identification and interpretation. Perforated pages provie for on-the-go study or turn-in assignments. NEW! Content on digital imaging, radiation protection, and infection prevention has been added throughout the workbook. NEW! Practice questions and exercises aid in content recall and understanding. NEW! Clinical and radiographic images hone your interpretation and evaluation skills. NEW! Laboratory workshop activities promote assessment and skill-building. NEW! Ordering sequence questions reinforce your understanding of key skills and techniques.

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.

Master the content from your textbook with this helpful study tool! Corresponding to the chapters in Radiology for the Dental Professional, 9th Edition, by Herbert H. Frommer, DDS, and Jeanine J. Stabulas, RDH, BS, MPH, this study guide helps you understand concepts and apply your knowledge to the clinical setting. After you have read and reviewed each chapter in the textbook, you can assess your comprehension with a wide range of engaging activities, exercises, and test questions. Educational objectives are included at the beginning of each chapter, helping you focus on essential concepts and how they apply in a clinical setting. Activities test your comprehension of the material, and include: Definitions of key terms Short essay questions Matching questions Illustration labeling and identification Fill-in-the-blank questions Multiple-choice questions True/false questions Illustrations (many of which are found only in the study guide) ask you to identify errors and anomalies found on radiographs. Perforated pages may be easily removed and placed in a notebook with lectures notes or submitted to the instructor. 125 new practice questions.

Develop your imaging skills with Radiology for the Dental Professional, 10th Edition. With a wealth of features that underscore practical application, you will not only learn the proper step-by-step techniques for safe and effective dental imaging, but you’ll also learn how to evaluate and, if applicable, interpret the images. This full-color 10th Edition boasts new content on digital imaging, expanded information on radiation safety and infection control, plus updated new photos of the latest techniques and technology. New chapter summaries and review questions further reinforce your understanding and application skills, and feature boxes help you troubleshoot and prevent common errors. Overall, it’s the ideal radiology introduction for anyone pursuing a successful career in the dental professions! Approachable writing style simplifies complex concepts for easier reading and comprehension. Step-by-step illustrated procedure boxes detail key skills and competencies. Common Errors features explain mistakes and provide strategies to prevent or resolve them. Advantages/Disadvantages boxes summarize the pros and cons of each radiographic technique. Key terms are listed on the chapter opening page, highlighted in text, and defined in back-of-book glossary. NEW! Content on digital imaging has been added throughout the text, as well as expanded information on radiation safety, infection control, and more. NEW! Full-color design with updated photos and illustrations includes all-new images of techniques and the latest equipment. NEW! Expanded focus on radiographic interpretation and evaluation equips you to help provide optimal patient care. NEW! Chapter review questions help you assess your understanding of chapter material and identify strengths and areas for improvement. NEW! Chapter summaries review key concepts and skills and serve as checkpoints for comprehension.

Radiology for Dental Auxiliaries presents the basic principles of clinical radiology for students in dental hygiene and dental assisting programs. This well-established, comprehensive textbook also provides a good review for the interpretation of radiographs and trouble-shooting errors for practicing hygienists and assistants. 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.

Master the content from your textbook with this helpful study tool! Corresponding to the chapters in Radiology for the Dental Professional, 9th Edition, by Herbert H. Frommer, DDS, and Jeanine J. Stabulas, RDH, BS, MPH, this study guide helps you understand concepts and apply your knowledge to the clinical setting. After you have read and reviewed each chapter in the textbook, you can assess your comprehension with a wide range of engaging activities, exercises, and test questions. Educational objectives are included at the beginning of each chapter, helping you focus on essential concepts and how they apply in a clinical setting. Activities test your comprehension of the material, and include: Definitions of key terms Short essay questions Matching questions Illustration labeling and identification Fill-in-the-blank questions Multiple-choice questions True/false questions Illustrations (many of which are found only in the study guide) ask you to identify errors and anomalies found on radiographs. Perforated pages may be easily removed and placed in a notebook with lectures notes or submitted to the instructor. 125 new practice questions.