A complete guide to radiology principles and techniques, this comprehensive textbook helps you develop imaging
skills through practical application. Detailed step-by-step procedures demonstrate proper techniques; photos and
illustrations improve comprehension and readability. You'll learn to 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 unique lecture format ensures the chapters can be covered within one hour.
A logical organization starts with the basics and makes it easier to progress through the material.
Robust art program: a visual is essential to the learning process.
Procedures boxes show detailed radiography procedures with illustrations and photos to appropriately 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.
An Evolve website provides an instructor's manual, image collection, and test bank for instructors, and crossword
puzzles and common error summaries for students.
NEW coverageof Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) addresses 3-D images of the maxillofacial region using
a cone shaped x-ray beam.
Patient Management and Special Problems chapter improves coverage of bedridden patients and specific problems
such as endodontic issues and third molars.
New illustrations depict techniques and show the latest technology.