Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology 5th Edition by Eric Whaites MSc BDS(Hons) FDSRCS(Edin) FDSRCS(Eng) FRCR DDRRCR (Author), Nicholas Drage BDS(Hons) FDSRCS(Eng) FDSRCPS(Glas) DDRRCR (Author)

“The book is detailed and comprehensive covers almost all that a general practitioner, undergraduate and postgraduate could want to know about radiology and radiography… The book is well laid out, with each chapter starting with the basics before moving on to more complex areas. This is helpful as it means the information is accessible to all; you can start from the beginning and work through full chapters, or simply access a particular area you are interested in…There is the additional benefit of an online self-assessment module, available once you purchase the book, which contains multiple choice questions, extended matching questions and ‘drag and drop’ style questions. This would be very useful for anyone revising for undergraduate or postgraduate examinations… I can see why previous editions of this book have been so popular. It is easy to dip in and out of, so knowledgeon particular topics can be easily refreshed. The clear explanations make a potentially arduous topic to revise interesting read. A must have for undergraduates and GDPs alike!”

British Dental Journal, January 2014

Great informative book giving all the basics of radiation protection, technique and a helpful section on how to improve image quality with selection of poorly positioned radiographs. I recommend this title for the dental room in X-ray departments and/or dental nurses/students.

Amazon Review

Now with an on-line self-assessment module -www.whaitesessentialsdentalradiography.com – ideal for consolidating and assessing knowledge, particularly in preparation for examinations.

This highly popular text presents everything that an undergraduate dental student, postgraduate student or general dental practitioner needs to know in order to safely capture high-quality clinical images and accurately interpret their findings.

In this latest edition, both traditional methods of imaging and new modalities are explored and a new author has been brought on board to bring a fresh approach to the subject area.

Written in a highly accessible manner, each page spread has been carefully designed to ensure clarity of understanding by the reader to facilitate both examination success and confidence and safety in the clinical situation. Topics address the whole undergraduate curriculum and many of those required for postgraduate qualifications and range from the physics of imaging and radiation protection to infection control and regional image interpretation.

Additional Features include:

• An online, regularly updated, summary of the current UK ionising radiation legislation and guidance on good practice for all dental practitioners as well as a summary of the latest UK guidance in relation to the use of Cone Beam CT (CBCT) equipment
• An all new online self assessment questions and answers module. Questions have been specially prepared for each of the 32 Chapters to enable students to assess their own knowledge and understanding as they prepare for examinations. These include a mixture of single best answer and multiple correct answer questions, drag and drop identification of radiological anatomy as well as new examples of various pathological conditions to enable practice of diagnostic skills.
• The accessible and friendly style used in previous editions, providing ‘need to know’ information only – perfect for the busy student
• Updated coverage of recent developments in dental radiology – including the use of cone beam CT, the imaging modality of choice in certain clinical situations

Perfect for undergraduate students, post-graduate students, specialist trainees and general dental practitioners alike, Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology has become the ‘must-have’ volume for all readers who practice or who intend to practice clinical dentistry.

Amazon Quotes from the previous edition

This book is invaluable, as a final year dental student I know that when I graduate this book will remain with me for many years. It is the recommended text for dental radiology and quite rightly so!

Excellent! Clear and straightforward explanations, making a potentially dull subject enjoyable and informative. Not surprised it’s the market leader!

Extremely useful when revising IR(ME)R requirements and finals. Good to have handy on your shelf when you need a refresher!

I don’t think you can pass finals without at least getting it out of your dental school library for long periods. You really ought to have your own copy!