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PART I. Radiation Basics
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1. Radiation History m
2. Radiation Physics m
3. Radiation Characteristics m
4. Radiation Biology m
5. Radiation Protection m
PART II. Equipment, Film, and Processing Basics
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6. Dental X-Ray Equipment
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7. Dental X-Ray Film
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8. Dental X-Ray Image Characteristics
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9. Dental X-Ray Film Processing
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10. Quality Assurance in the Dental Office
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PART III. Dental Radiographer Basics
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11. Dental Radiographs and the Dental Radiographer
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12. Patient Relations and the Dental Radiographer
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13. Patient Education and the Dental Radiographer
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14. Legal Issues and the Dental Radiographer
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15. Infection Control and the Dental Radiographer
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PART IV. Technique Basics
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16. Introduction to Radiographic Examinations
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,17. Paralleling Technique m
18. Bisecting Technique m
19. Bite-Wing Technique m
20. Exposure and Technique Errors
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21. Occlusal and Localization Techniques
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22. Panoramic Imaging m
23. Extraoral Imaging m
24. Imaging of Patients with Special Needs
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PART V. Digital Imaging Basics
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25. Digital Imaging
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26. Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging m m
PART VI. Normal Anatomy and Film Mounting Basics
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27. Normal Anatomy: Intraoral Images
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28. Film Mounting and Viewing
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29. Normal Anatomy: Panoramic Images
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PART VII. Image Interpretation Basics
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30. Introduction to Image Interpretation m m m
31. Descriptive Terminology m
32. Identification of Restorations, Dental Materials, and Foreign Objects
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33. Interpretation of Dental Caries m m m
34. Interpretation of Periodontal Disease m m m
35. Interpretation of Trauma and Pulpal and Periapical Lesions
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, Chapterm01:mRadiationmHistory
Iannucci:mDentalmRadiography,m5thmEdition
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