Exercises in Oral Radiology and Interpretation - E-Book

Exercises in Oral Radiology and Interpretation - E-Book
Author: Robert P. Langlais
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2016-07-19
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323431364

By providing the most radiography practice and placing it within a unique Q&A format with detailed answers and rationales to ensure comprehension, Exercises in Oral Radiology and Interpretation, 5th Edition, is specifically designed to complement radiography instruction throughout the continuum of dental professions. For more than 35 years, this go-to supplement has bridged the gap between the classroom and the clinic, providing hundreds of opportunities to practice and master image interpretation. It serves as a valuable adjunct to the core content presentation, with more than 600 images with case scenarios, plus examples, questions, and tips to fill in the gap in textbook coverage and prepare you for clinical experiences and classroom and board exams. UNIQUE! Hybrid atlas/question-and-answer format focuses your energies on applying core text content within hundreds of practice opportunities — both knowledge-based and critical thinking — to better prepare you for clinical experiences. Hundreds of clinical photos and radiographs allow you to see not only how images should be obtained, but also how to identify normal and abnormal findings on radiographs. 525 test questions, organized by radiation science and assessment/interpretation, offer board review practice. A back-of-book answer key contains detailed answers and rationales for each Q&A set within each chapter, in addition to simple answers for the board review questions. Comprehensive coverage of all dental imaging techniques and errors, as well as normal and abnormal findings, makes this supplement a must-have throughout your radiography courses, as a board study tool, and as a clinical reference. Emphasis on application through case-based items that encourage you to read, comprehend, and assimilate content to formulate a well-reasoned answer. Approachable, straightforward writing style keeps the focus on simply stated, succinct questions and answers, leaving out extraneous details that may confuse you. Chapter Goals and Learning Objectives serve as checkpoints to ensure content comprehension and mastery. Written by two highly trusted, longtime opinion leaders, educators, and clinicians in oral medicine and oral radiology, Bob Langlais and Craig Miller, this valuable instructional and study aid promotes classroom and clinical success.

Exercises in Oral Radiology and Interpretation

Exercises in Oral Radiology and Interpretation
Author: Robert P. Langlais
Publisher: W B Saunders Company
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2003-12-12
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9781455734061

This is a Pageburst digital textbook; An effective study tool for mastering radiography, this valuable question-and-answer book reinforces integral skills including film handling, exposures, and clinical technique. Featuring more than 730 new images, this fourth edition has been expanded to include a broader scope of material, as well as more practice opportunities for answering questions and preparing for examinations. New topics include the coverage of errors seen in radiographs, intraoral and panoramic digital imaging, and infection control/radiation health. A comprehensive review for national and state board examinations is also provided. Radiographs are easy to read and unobscurred, with corresponding line drawings for radiographs that use extensive labeling or arrows. A comprehensive review for national and state board examinations consists of 475 new questions to help readers excel in these career critical tests. A unique writing style and humorous interjections help engage individuals who are studying this difficult topic. Content helps readers learn to recognize and correct errors seen in panoramic radiographs, as well as errors made in film handling and processing. The basic concepts of panoramic digital imaging and intraoral digital imaging are presented to provide a review of digital image techniques and processing. Discussions on radiation health reflect current standards and practices to help identify radiologic and infection control procedures for patient and operator protection. Clinical photographs and questions include the coverage of normal anatomy, intraoral and panoramic clinical technique errors, infection control, and radiation protection. Many case-based questions have been added to enhance critical thinking and provide a real-life component to text content. Goals and Learning Objectives are listed for each part, so readers can keep track of areas that require more review. New figures illustrate the key features more concisely.

Dental Radiography - E-Book

Dental Radiography - E-Book
Author: Joen Iannucci
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 484
Release: 2011-03-14
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323291295

Providing essential coverage of dental radiography principles and complete technical instruction, Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques, 4th Edition, is your key to the safe, effective use of radiation in the dental office. The first ever full-color dental radiography resource, this combination of a textbook and a training manual guides you step-by-step through common procedures, with accompanying illustrations, case studies, and interactive exercises to help you apply what you've learned to practice. A concise, straightforward writing style makes complex concepts more accessible and helps you easily identify the most important information. Step-by-step procedures combine clear instructions with anatomical drawings, positioning photos, and corresponding radiographs to help you confidently and accurately perform specific techniques, thus minimizing radiation exposure to the patient. Helpful Hints detail common problems you may encounter in practice and provide a checklist to guide you through the do's and don'ts of imaging procedures. Quiz Questions at the end of each chapter assess your understanding of important content. Key terms, learning objectives, and chapter summaries highlight essential information to help you study more efficiently. Interactive exercises, terminology games, and case studies modeled on the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) on Evolve reinforce your understanding and help you prepare for examinations. New chapter on cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) familiarizes you with emerging practices in dental radiography. Updated chapter discussions and new radiographs keep you up to date on the latest information in digital imaging. UNIQUE! Full-color design and new illustrations and photographs clarify difficult concepts and help you master proper positioning techniques. UNIQUE! A comprehensive appendix provides quick, easy access to all mathematical formulas used in dental radiography.

Mosby's Dental Assisting Exam Review - E-Book

Mosby's Dental Assisting Exam Review - E-Book
Author: Mosby
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2017-02-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323484069

Prepare for and pass your local, state, or board exams with Mosby’s Dental Assisting Exam Review, 3rd Edition. This best-selling comprehensive resource is modeled after the format of the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA®) exam administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and includes 600 all-new questions. With a total of 2,800 total multiple-choice questions and nearly seven times the practice of the CDA® exam, all the standard topics and procedures specific to dental assisting are meticulously covered. In addition, an updated companion website includes a database of exam questions and a custom test generator with time-clock functionality. Plus, this is the only product on the market to address state-by-state expanded functions with state-specific questions to give you realistic practice wherever you plan to practice. Comprehensive practice with 2,800 total multiple-choice questions provides nearly seven times the practice of the board exam. National board format follows the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA®) blueprints with the same number and type of questions you can expect to see in the General Chairside, Infection Control, and Radiation Health and Safety component exams. Answer key and rationales help you assess your understanding and gauge your exam readiness. Unique companion website allows you to practice specific types and numbers of questions or easily generate a simulated exam from the 2,800-question item bank to mimic the types and numbers of questions on the CDA® exam. Realistic computerized testing experience with a clock functionality helps you learn to master time for optimal test-day readiness. Photos and illustrations included with exam questions provide realistic exam simulation. NEW! Content review sections summarize key information to provide an even more comprehensive exam-preparation product. NEW! Approximatley 600 all-new questions provides you more opportunities to master content and gain test-taking confidence. NEW! Expanded question rationales help you to break down and understand questions and strengthen your grasp of the material. UNIQUE! Additional expanded functions questions ensure that you are prepared for exam success in any state you choose to practice.

Mosby's Dental Assisting Exam Review - E-Book

Mosby's Dental Assisting Exam Review - E-Book
Author: ELSEVIER
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 270
Release: 2022-02-04
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 032381235X

Prepare for national certification, local or state exams, or course review with Mosby’s Dental Assisting Exam Review, 4th Edition! Based on the content in the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA®) examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), the book provides a comprehensive review of general chairside assisting, radiation health and safety, and infection control. On the Evolve website, a test generator lets you practice taking timed, simulated exams with randomized questions. In total, this resource includes 3,000 multiple-choice questions between the print book and Evolve site. That’s nearly 10 times the number of questions on the actual CDA® exam! 3,000 total multiple-choice questions are provided between the print book and the Evolve website — all modeled after the questions in the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA®) examination — and include answers and rationales. Three print practice tests are included in the Mosby’s Dental Assisting Exam Review text and have the same number and type of questions you can expect to see in the General Chairside, Infection Control, and Radiation Health and Safety component exams. Evolve website includes the equivalent of more than six additional CDA®-style exams, and allows you to answer questions in Practice and Exam modes. Test generator on Evolve allows you to create an unlimited number of unique CDA® exam-style practice tests while in Exam mode, giving you test-taking experience in a realistic online environment, and provides feedback after completion of the exam. Clock functionality on Evolve includes a test timer allowing you to practice CDA®-exam time management. State-by-state Expanded Functions questions are included on Evolve, providing preparation for the board exam in any state. NEW! 200 additional multiple-choice questions provide even more exam preparation. NEW! Updated full-color photos and illustrations help explain difficult concepts. REVISED! Content review sections include the latest concepts in general chairside assisting, radiation health and safety, and infection control.

Dental Radiography - E-Book

Dental Radiography - E-Book
Author: Joen Iannucci
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 496
Release: 2016-06-15
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323297501

Introducing the essential companion for dental imaging success! Dental Radiography: A Workbook and Laboratory Manual is a concise, comprehensive solution for both dental assisting and dental hygiene students. Joen Iannucci and Laura Jansen Howerton have written this exciting new resource as the perfect companion to the bestselling Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques text. This unique hybrid product is organized into two distinct sections — (1) a student workbook with review questions and activities that reinforce core knowledge and (2) a laboratory manual with step-by-step instructions and competency evaluations for essential hands-on skills.. Combined with the bestselling textbook, the content review exercises and laboratory procedures help you link theory and technique to promote the mastery of clinical skills necessary for professional practice success. UNIQUE! Hybrid approach combines workbook-like review with step-by-step procedures Comprehensive coverage of all major dental radiography topics Straightforward writing style focused on need-to-know content, practice, and application Case studies and critical thinking questions Hands-on activities Written exercises, including identification/labeling, short-answer, fill-in-the-blank, matching, crossword puzzles, and more Peer and self-assessments in each laboratory exercise Team activities More than 350 illustrations and photographs UNIQUE! Spiral binding for easy chairside use

Handbook for Dental Chair Side Assistants - Part 1

Handbook for Dental Chair Side Assistants - Part 1
Author: Namita Kalra
Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers
Total Pages: 379
Release: 2023-07-11
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9815049704

Handbook for Dental Chair Side Assistants is a timely and comprehensive resource designed to educate the dental chair side assistant and dental nurses about dentistry. This unique practical handbook covers the basic sciences emergencies and clinical aspects of all dental specialties. The theoretical knowledge and background about dental anatomy, dental microbiology, oral pathology, dental materials, dental radiology, dental procedures, common drugs, problems and dental instruments in dental practice is explained in simple and clear terms. The contents have been designed to give an optimum balance between clinical skills and theoretical foundation of the subject. The book is divided into 2 parts. Part 1 covers basic sciences and includes a guide to working in dental clinics. Part 2 includes a guide to medical emergencies, and information for different dental specialty settings. Key Features - Lucid yet simple explanations for learners - Covers basic and practical tips for dental assistants and nurses - Provides information for all dental specialties - Includes notes on advanced technology in dentistry - Illustrative and easy to retain information with colorful clinical pictures flowcharts and tabular data - A comprehensive summary for every chapter The book is useful reading material for undergraduate dental students and trainees.

Oral Radiology - E-Book

Oral Radiology - E-Book
Author: Stuart C. White
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 697
Release: 2014-05-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323096344

With more than 1,000 high-quality radiographs and illustrations, this bestselling book visually demonstrates the basic principles of oral and maxillofacial radiology as well as effective clinical application. You’ll be able to diagnose and treat patients effectively with the coverage of imaging techniques, including specialized techniques such as MRI and CT, and the comprehensive discussion of the radiographic interpretation of pathology. The book also covers radiation physics, radiation biology, and radiation safety and protection — helping you provide state-of-the-art care! A consistent format makes it easy to follow and comprehend clinical material on each pathologic condition, including a definition, synonyms, clinical features, radiographic features, differential diagnosis, and management/treatment. Updated photos show new equipment and radiographs in the areas of intraoral radiographs, normal radiographic anatomy, panoramic imaging, and advanced imaging. Updated Digital Imaging chapter expands coverage of PSP plates and its use in cephalometric and panoramic imaging, examining the larger latitudes of photostimulable phosphor receptors and their linear response to the five orders of magnitude of x-ray exposure. Updated Guidelines for Prescribing Dental Radiographs chapter includes the latest ADA guidelines, and also discusses the European Guidelines. Updated information on radiographic manifestations of diseases in the orofacial region includes the latest data on etiology and diagnosis, with an emphasis on advanced imaging. Expert contributors include many authors with worldwide reputations. Cone Beam Computed Tomography chapter covers machines, the imaging process, and typical clinical applications of cone-beam imaging, with examples of examinations made from scans. Evolve website adds more coverage of cases, with more examples of specific issues.

Dental Radiography - E-Book

Dental Radiography - E-Book
Author: Joen Iannucci
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 480
Release: 2016-02-17
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323297439

Set yourself up for success with this must-have oral radiography text. Dental Radiography: Principles and Techniques gives you a comprehensive foundation for the safe, effective use of radiation in the modern dental office. This combination textbook and training manual features easy-to-understand content combined with step-by-step techniques and a stellar art program to help you apply what you’ve learned to practice. Plus, new content focuses on pediatrics and the latest in digital and three-dimensional technology! Comprehensive coverage offers all the information you need to know to prepare for board exams. Step-by-step procedures help ensure technique mastery and serve as a valuable reference tool. Technique Tips help you to recognize and prevent the most common performance pitfalls. Quiz questions provide valuable self-assessment of important concepts. Key terminology is highlighted in chapter discussions and defined in a back-of-book glossary. Learning objectives and chapter summaries serve as goal-setting study tools. EXPANDED! Content on pediatrics/adolescents, digital imaging, and three-dimensional radiography ensures that you’re prepared to practice in the modern dental office. UPDATED! Art program depicts the newest technology and equipment and includes new illustrations of anatomy and technique. UNIQUE! Helpful Hint boxes isolate challenging material and offer tips to aid your understanding. NEW! Laboratory Manual provides workbook-style questions and activities to reinforce concepts and step-by-step instructions for in-clinic experiences. UNIQUE! Chapter on three-dimensional imaging helps you to prepare to enter private practice. UNIQUE! Full-color presentation helps you comprehend complex content.