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For use in Dental Radiology courses at the undergraduate level; designed to supplement all dental hygiene and dental assisting oral radiology theory books.

Helping dental hygiene and dental assisting students perfect the skills necessary to assume their professional roles, this simply written workbook-style lab manual provides 14 concrete, practical exercises in oral radiographic procedures and interpretation that challenge students to link theory with clinical practice. Serving to complement not duplicate material found in basic theory texts, these self-contained, ready-made, student-driven exercises come in an easy-to-use, three-hole punched format—complete with directions for finishing the activity; mounting diagrams to attach the final radiographs; and tear sheets which allow students to turn in assignments for instructor evaluation.

• Concrete, practical exercises with explicit directions.

  • Guides students in an independent, self-paced practice, and requires minimal preparation by the instructor. Ex.___

• Self-paced, broadly written laboratory exercises.

  • Applies to all programs of dental hygiene and dental assisting, and is written in separate modules, one for each week in a typical semester. Ex.___

• Tear sheets—Can be turned in to the instructor for evaluation of the exercise.

  • Allows instructors to tailor grading criteria for process/product evaluation purposes, and gives them the opportunity to supplement the exercises with additional materials important to their program. Ex.___

• Key points and questions—Included in each exercise.

  • Helps evaluate learning objectives, and provides students with a ready study guide to complement their theory text book. Ex.___

• Simple line drawings, photographs, radiographs, and other illustrations.

  • Helps students visualize complex material and clarify concepts. Ex.___

Exercise 1. Radiographic Film Processing and Darkroom Design and Maintenance.


Exercise 2. Bitewing Radiographic Technique.


Exercise 3. Periapical Radiographs - Paralleling Technique.


Exercise 4. Periapical Radiographs - Bisecting the Angle Technique.


Exercise 5. Radiographic Techniques with Supplemental Film Holders.


Exercise 6. Infection Control and Student Partner Practice.


Exercise 7. Special Clients and Student Partner Practice.


Exercise 8. Film Mounting and Radiographic Landmarks.


Exercise 9. Exposure Variables - Factors Affecting the Radiographic Image.


Exercise 10. Radiographic Technique and Processing Pitfalls.


Exercise 11. Radiographic Quality Assurance.


Exercise 12. Radiographic Interpretation.


Exercise 13. Supplemental Radiographic Techniques.


Exercise 14. Panoramic Radiographic Technique.

Oral Radiography (Dental Hygiene )

• Exercises in Oral Radiography Techniques: A Laboratory Manual, 2/E
  Thomson
  © 2007 | Prentice Hall | Paper; 400 pages | Instock
  ISBN-10: 0131710109 | ISBN-13: 9780131710108
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Increase your confidence and competency in oral radiography!

Now that you have learned the theoretical aspects of oral radiography, put them into practice with this unique lab workbook. This hands-on approach will challenge you to link theory to clinical practice as you complete exercises in radiographic procedures and interpretation.

Special Features:

• Concrete, practical exercises with explicit directions are perfect for independent, self-paced practice.
• Broad range of examples can be applied to all programs of dental hygiene and dental assisting.
• Practice questions reinforce important content.
• Numerous drawings and photographs provide a visual presentation to clarify complex concepts.

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