Author Description
This practical guide to dental radiology is written for dental students and all those dental professionals who need to be able to take dental x-rays. The book is fully illustrated with over 250 illustrations. It incorporates and covers all new advances in dental x-ray apparatus, and discusses the hazards of ionising radiation. This edition includes a lot more illustrative material.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text serves as a comprehensive instructional manual for dental students and practitioners to master the technical and safety requirements of dental radiography. The authors, Rita A. Mason and Sarah Bourne, leverage their clinical expertise to provide a structured approach to the operation of modern x-ray apparatus while emphasizing the critical management of radiation hazards in a clinical environment.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Technical operation procedures for contemporary dental x-ray equipment
- Protocols for radiation safety and hazard mitigation
- Over 250 illustrative diagrams and clinical images
- Best practices for image acquisition and quality control
Scope Limits
- Advanced diagnostic interpretation of pathology is not the primary focus
- Does not cover non-radiographic dental imaging modalities
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Professionals and students frequently cite this text as a reliable, foundational resource for clinical practice due to its clear visual aids and practical focus. Experts highlight the book's effectiveness in bridging the gap between theoretical radiation physics and daily clinical application.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
1998-06-11
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
019262671X
ISBN-13:
9780192626714
Health
Teeth_radiography
Dentistry
Education
Radiology