Radiographic imaging for the dental team

  • D. A. Miles,
  • M. L. Van Dis,
  • G. F. Williamson &
  • C. W. Jensen
Elsevier £33.99 9781416062248 | ISBN: 978-1-4160-6004-8

Easy to understand throughout with a good layout and plenty of detailed information. It is a good learning aid targeted at the whole team.

My previous knowledge of radiation protection was received while attending a half day course, ‘Core of Knowledge’, back in 1994, but there is so much literature available to the dental team these days. I had not really thought about learning more about radiology until I attended the last BDTA Dental Showcase in London, where I attended a verifiable CPD seminar on radiography and radiation. It was well delivered and I was intrigued to refresh my radiology knowledge and further my development.

It covers everything the dental care professional is required to know and enhances their knowledge and expertise in a clear and concise fashion.

I offered to review Radiographic imaging for the dental team (4th edition) to gain some insight into the subject, as it is my aim to do postgraduate training in radiology at some stage. The book highlights ionising radiation safety within the workplace. It gives indications for the correct method and different radiographic techniques to achieve accurate images for the learner. This will ensure patients aren't exposed to further radiation. The book also provides information on manual development, correct developing techniques and protocols. It goes ‘back to basics’ – ie pre-digital processing – as well as listing full details on digital imaging and processing.

The book gives details on panoramic imaging, cone beam imaging and implant imaging; good detail and illustrations explain how to diagnose different dental diseases, abnormalities, trauma and so on. I found this chapter of the book to be particularly interesting.

Louise Wilson

The format of the book enables the reader to study questions at the end of each chapter to evaluate their learning throughout, which is helpful.

In summary, this book is easy to understand throughout, has a good layout and plenty of detailed information. It is a good learning aid and as the title suggests is targeted at the whole dental team. It covers everything the dental care professional is required to know and enhances their knowledge and expertise in a clear and concise fashion.