1 Ionizing Radiation and Basic Principles of X-Ray Generation 2 The Dental X-Ray Machine 3 Image Formation 4 Image Receptors 5 Biologic Effects of Radiation6 Patient Protection 7 Operator Protection 8 Film Processing: The Darkroom 9 Infection Control in Dental Practice 10 Intraoral Technique: The Paralleling Method 11 Accessory Radiographic Techniques: Bisecting Technique and Occlusal Projections 12 Panoramic Radiography 13 Extraoral Techniques 14 Radiography of the Temporomandibular Joint 15 Digital Imaging 16 Advanced Imaging Systems 17 Quality Assurance 18 Patient Management and Special Problems 19 Film Mounting and Radiographic Anatomy 20 Principles of Radiographic Interpretation 21 Dental Caries and Periodontal Disease 22 Pulpal and Periapical Lesions23 Developmental Disturbances of Teeth and Bone 24 Bone and Other Lesions 25 Legal Considerations