Organized for complete understanding, this illustrated textbook includes chapters on the importance of dental radiographs and interpretation, descriptive terminology, periodontal disease and caries. The reader should learn to distinguish normal anatomy, dental restorations, pulpal and periapical lesions. Exposure, processing, and technique errors commonly seen on dental radiographs are also included. Each chapter includes objectives, key words and quiz questions to make it easier for the reader to understand and apply the information. Numerous line drawings and well-reproduced radiographs are used throughout the text to illustrate examples of each topic discussed. The emphasis is on the role and importance of the dental hygienist in interpreting radiographs. It also features a glossary of terms which makes this text more user-friendly.