Introduction of radiography in dental practice

The dental X-ray machine- components and functions

Technical aspects of radiation production

Dental X-ray films

Dental X-ray film processing

Identifying and correcting faulty radiographs

Intraoral radiographic procedures

The periapical examination

Bitewing or interproximal examination

The occlusal examination

Identification of anatomical landmarks for mounting radiographs

Preliminary interpretation of the radiographs

Extraoral radiography

Panoramic radiography

Uses of contrast medium in dental radiology

Cephalometric radiography

Computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

Effect of radiation exposure

Radiation protection