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| Historical Perspective and Radiation Basics | |
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| History of Dental Radiography | |
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| Characteristics and Measurement of Radiation | |
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| The Dental X-ray Machine: Components and Functions | |
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| Producing Quality Radiographs | |
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| Biological Effects of Radiation and Radiation Protection | |
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| Effects of Radiation Exposure | |
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| Radiation Protection | |
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| Dental X-ray Image Receptors and Processing Techniques | |
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| Dental X-ray Film | |
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| Dental X-ray Film Processing | |
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| Digital Radiography | |
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| Dental Radiographer Fundamentals | |
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| Infection Control | |
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| Legal and Ethical Responsibilities | |
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| Patient Relations and Education | |
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| Intraoral Techniques | |
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| Intraoral Radiographic Procedures | |
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| The Periapical Examination-Paralleling Technique | |
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| The Periapical Examination-Bisecting Technique | |
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| The Bitewing Examination | |
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| The Occlusal Examination | |
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| Radiographic Errors and Quality Assurance | |
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| Identifying and Correcting Undiagnostic Radiographs | |
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| Quality Assurance in Dental Radiography | |
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| Safety and Environmental Responsibilities in Radiography | |
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| Mounting and Viewing Dental Radiographs | |
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| Mounting and Introduction to Interpretation | |
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| Recognizing Normal Radiographic Anatomy | |
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| Recognizing Deviations from Normal Radiographic Anatomy | |
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| The Use of Radiographs in the Detection of Dental Caries | |
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| The Use of Radiographs in the Evaluation of Periodontal Diseases | |
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| Patient Management and Supplemental Techniques | |
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| Radiographic Techniques for Children | |
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| Managing Patients with Special Needs | |
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| Supplemental Radiographic Techniques | |
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| Extraoral Techniques | |
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| Extraoral Radiography and Alternate Imaging Modalities | |
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| Panoramic Radiography | |
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| Answers to Study Questions | |
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| Glossary | |
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| Index | |