Dental radiography : historical perspective and future trends -- Characteristics and measurement of radiation -- The dental x-ray machine : components and function -- Factors affecting radiographic quality -- Effects of radiation exposure -- Radiation protection -- Dental x-ray film and processing methods -- Digital radiography and image acquisition -- Infection control -- Legal and ethical responsibilities -- Patient relations and education -- Introduction to radiographic examinations -- The periapical examination : paralleling technique -- The periapical examination : bisecting technique -- The bitewing examination -- The occlusal examination -- The panoramic examination -- Identifying and correcting undiagnostic radiographs -- Quality control and environmental safety in dental radiography -- Image orientation and introduction to interpretation -- Recognizing normal radiographic anatomy : intraoral radiographs -- Recognizing normal radiographic anatomy : panoramic radiographs -- Radiographic appearance of dental materials and foreign objects -- The use of radiographs in the detection of dental caries -- The use of radiographs in the evaluation of periodontal diseases -- Describing radiographic anomalies, lesions, and opportunistic screening -- Pediatric radiographic techniques -- Radiographic techniques for patients with special needs -- Radiographic techniques for specific oral conditions -- Supplemental and extraoral radiographic techniques -- Three-dimensional imaging.