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Joen M. Iannucci, DDS, MS
Professor of Clinical Dentistry
The Ohio State University
College of Dentistry
Columbus, Ohio
Laura Jansen Howerton, RDH, MS
Instructor
Wake Technical Community College
Raleigh, North Carolina
3251 Riverport Lane
St. Louis, Missouri 63043
Dental Radiography Principles and Techniques ISBN: 978-1-4377-1162-2
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To my son, Michael —
To my dad, Angelo —
To my mom, Dolores —
thank you for your everlasting love,
your encouragement, and a life filled with laughter.
To each of my coworkers —
thank you for your brilliant creativity,
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Reviewers
Roseann Bass, CDA Jane Helen Slach, CDA, RDA, BA
Dental Assistant Program Coordinator Professor
Department of Extended Studies Department of Health Science
Norwalk Community College Kirkwood Community College
Norwalk, Connecticut Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Terry L. Doty, RDH, MS Lynne C. Weldon, CDA, RDH
Assistant Professor Adjunct Professor
Department of Nursing and Allied Health Department of Health Sciences/Dental Assisting
Baltimore City Community College Northwest Florida State College
Baltimore, Maryland Niceville, Florida
J. Blake Perkins, DDS April V. Williams, RDH, BHSA, MDH
CEO Assistant Professor
Cascadia Dental Career Institute Department of Dental Hygiene
Vancouver, Washington University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Part-time Clinical Faculty Memphis, Tennessee
Department of Restorative Dentistry
Pacific University School of Dental Health Science
Hillsboro, Oregon
Sheri Lynn Sauer, CODA, CDA
Dental Assisting Instructor, Secondary
Department of Dental Assisting
Eastland Career and Technical Schools
Groveport, Ohio
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Preface
Welcome to the fourth edition of Dental Radiography: Prin- 25 – Digital Radiography has been completely updated with
ciples and Techniques. As the title suggests, the purpose of this new illustrations and content. This section also includes a
text is to present the basic principles of dental radiography, brand new chapter on Three-Dimensional Digital Imaging
and provide detailed information about radiographic tech- (Chapter 26). Chapter discussions are updated and expanded
niques. This text offers a reader-friendly format with a balance to provide additional information on all types of digital
of theory and complete technical instruction to develop radi- imaging and implants. One of the biggest additions to the
ography skills. Our goal has always been to facilitate teaching fourth edition is the TEACH Instructor’s Resources. For
and learning; the fourth edition continues the two purposes more information about this, see the section entitled: About
set forth by the previous edition. EVOLVE.
The fourth edition is also presented in full color. This helps
clearly delineate the various learning features, and engages
ABOUT THIS EDITION
the student in the content. Colored line drawings and posi-
One of the strengths of this text is its organization. To facili- tioning photos help modernize them, and improves the
tate learning, the fourth edition is divided into manageable clarity in this highly visual subject area. New photos were
parts for both the reader and instructor: added throughout the text regarding newer products and
• Radiation Basics equipment. Additional radiographs illustrate periodontal
• Equipment, Film, and Processing Basics conditions, and interpretation of common soft-tissue find-
• Dental Radiographer Basics ings seen on intraoral films.
• Technique Basics
• Digital Imaging Basics
ABOUT EVOLVE
• Normal Anatomy and Film Mounting Basics
• Image Interpretation Basics A companion Evolve website is available to students and
Each chapter includes several features to aid in learning. instructors. The site offers a wide variety of additional learn-
A list of objectives and key terms to focus the reader on the ing tools and greatly enhances the text for both students and
important aspects of the material are presented at the begin- instructors. In addition, all of the content that was contained
ning of every chapter. Key terms are highlighted in magenta on the CD-ROM will now be on Evolve.
and bold typeface as they are introduced in the text. A com-
plete glossary of more than 600 terms is included at the end
FOR THE STUDENT
of the book. Step-by-step procedures that provide students
with everything they need to know are included in the tech- Evolve Student Resources offers the following:
nique chapters. The material is organized in an instruction- • Self-Study Examination. 200—multiple-choice questions
ally engaging, sound way that ensures technique mastery and are provided in an instant feedback format. This helps the
serves as a valuable reference tool. Each of the technique student prepare for class, and reinforces what they’ve
chapters include Helpful Hints that help students learn to studied in the text.
recognize and prevent the most common pitfalls in the per- • Case Studies. Scenarios similar to those found on the
formance of that technique, and provides a checklist of items National Board Dental Hygiene (NBDH) examination, as
to guide both the novice, or the experienced practitioner. well as clinical and radiographic patient data, is presented
Summary tables and boxes are included throughout the text. with challenging self-assessment questions. There is also a
These provide easy-to-read synopses of text discussions that case scenario in each chapter followed by three to five
support visual learners, and serve as useful review and study questions.
tools. Quiz questions are included at the end of each chapter • Glossary Exercises. Crossword puzzles by chapter or
to immediately test knowledge. Answers and rationales to groups of related chapters created from the book’s key
the quiz questions are provided to instructors on the Evolve terms and glossary.
website. • Labeling Exercises. Drag-and-drop labeling of equipment
and positioning drawings and photographs.
• Radiograph Identification Exercises. Drag-and-drop
NEW TO THIS EDITION
labeling of radiographs.
In this edition, you will find a new section entitled Digital • WebLinks. Links to relevant websites and information
Imaging Basics that addresses the advances made in Digital that supplement the content of the textbook and encour-
Imaging since the publication of the third edition. Chapter age further online research and fact-finding
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FOR THE INSTRUCTOR • Image Collection. All the text’s images available electroni-
cally for download into PowerPoint or other classroom
Evolve Instructor Resources offers the following: lecture formats
• TEACH Instructor Resource Manual. Includes the
following:
FROM THE AUTHORS
TEACH Lesson Plans. Detailed instruction by chapters
and sections, with content mapping. Are there any tricks to learning dental radiography? Most
TEACH PowerPoint Slides. Slides of text and images definitely! Attend class. Stay awake. Pay attention. Ask ques-
separated by chapter. tions. Read the book. Learn the material. Do not cram.
Test Bank in ExamView. Approximately 1000 objec- Prepare for tests. Do not give up.
tive-style questions with accompanying rationales and We hope that you will find the textbook and Evolve website
page/section references for textbook remediation to be the most comprehensive learning package available for
Answers to Textbook Quiz Questions and Student dental radiography.
Self-Study Questions. A mixture of fill-in-the-blank
and short-answer questions for each chapter, with self- Joen M. Iannucci, DDS, MS
submission and instant feedback and grading. Laura Jansen Howerton, RDH, MS
