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We take on our roles as the new editors of White and Pharoah’s Oral Radiology Principles and Interpretation textbook with enthusiasm and energy. The previous seven editions of White and Pharoah’s Oral Radiology Principles and Interpretation, under the leadership of Professors Paul W. Goaz, Stuart C. White, and Michael J. Pharoah, presented the science of diagnostic oral and maxillofacial radiology to dental students worldwide for over three decades. We hope that our contributions continue this textbook’s tradition of excellence and provide our readers with exceptional educational content that is current and scientifically based. White and Pharoah’s Oral Radiology Principles and Interpretation book encompasses the full scope of oral and maxillofacial radiology for the dental student and serves as a comprehensive resource for graduate students and dental practitioners.

Radiologic imaging is an integral component of diagnosis and treatment planning in general and specialty dental practices. Dentists have access to a variety of imaging modalities, either in their offices, or at imaging centers and hospitals. To optimally apply diagnostic imaging in patient care, dentists must understand the basic principles of radiographic image formation and interpretation. To this end, White and Pharoah’s Oral Radiology Principles and Interpretation book provides foundational knowledge, and related guidelines and regulations for the safe and effective use of x-rays, as well as in-depth knowledge on conventional and advanced imaging techniques used to evaluate oral and maxillofacial disease.

This new edition also provides us the opportunity to discuss the latest developments in our field. With advances in digital dentistry, information from multiple digital sources is being combined to guide treatment planning or to fabricate appliances and restorations. Oral and maxillofacial radiology often forms the backbone of such integrated data. A new chapter—Beyond Three-Dimensional Imaging—introduces advanced applications of 3D imaging, including additive manufacturing. Since the last edition, several professional organizations have published imaging guidelines, technical reports and position statements that impact the practice of oral and maxillofacial radiology.

This edition has been updated to incorporate new recommendations for quality assurance and updated guidelines for use of cone beam computed tomography in dentistry. Dentists must be familiar with the key radiographic features of diseases of the maxillofacial region. This book provides comprehensive coverage of radiographic manifestations and the differential interpretation of diseases affecting the teeth, jaws, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands, and temporomandibular joints. The chapters emphasize the biological foundations of disease as they relate to their radiologic interpretation. To enhance integration of basic and clinical sciences, we include a new chapter that consolidates diseases affecting the structure of bone. Where applicable, radiographic appearances of disease are illustrated using not only conventional, 2-dimensional imaging but also advanced imaging, providing knowledge that is applicable in general and specialty dental practices.