DDMFR Part B - suggested reading list
The Diploma in Dental and Maxillofacial Radiology (DDMFR) Examination Board considers that the following publications are among the more helpful available for DDMFR Examination candidates. The list applies to current editions. It is clearly not appropriate that the whole of every book should be read. The list has been prepared as a guide for candidates and their trainers. It is appreciated that trainers may also recommend other suitable titles.
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- Farr’s physics for medical imaging. Allisy-Roberts P, Williams J (Saunders Elsevier).
- Physics for Diagnostic Radiology - Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. P
Dendy,B. Heaton,O Morrish (Taylor and Francis) - The Physics of Diagnostic Imaging. D Dowsett et al (Taylor and Francis)
- Principles and applications of radiological physics. Graham D, Cloke P, Vosper MP (Elsevier).
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Physical and Biological Principles. S Bushong & G Clarke
(Elsevier). - Ultrasound Physics and Technology How, Why and When- How, Why and When. V Gibbs, D Cole, A Sassano (Elsevier)
- MRI in Practice. C Westbrook. (Wiley Blackwell)
- FRCR Physics Notes: Medical imaging physics for the First FRCR examination. S Abdulla and C Clarke (Radiology Café publishing).
- Physics MCQs for the Part 1 FRCR S Ilyas et al. (Cambridge University Press).
DDMFR Part A
Anatomy
- White and Pharoah's Oral Radiology. Principles and Interpretation. Mallya and Lam (Mosby).
- Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology – Whaites and Drage (Elsevier).
- McMinn's Color Atlas of Head and Neck Anatomy: B Logan (Elsevier Health Sciences).
- Imaging Anatomy: Head and Neck Chapman (Elsevier).
- Weir & Abrahams' Imaging Atlas of Human Anatomy. J Spratt et al. (Elsevier).
- Anatomy for Diagnostic Imaging. S Ryan, M McNicholas, S Eustace. (Elsevier Health Sciences).
- Clinical Anatomy Applied Anatomy for Students and Junior Doctors. M Ellis and V Mahadevan (Mosby).
Radiographic Techniques
- Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology. A Adam et al (Elsevier)
- Chapman & Nakielny's Guide to Radiological Procedures. N Watson & Hefin Jones (Elsevier)
- Clark's Diagnostic Imaging Procedures A System Based Approach A. S. Whitley et al (Taylor and Francis)
- Clark's Positioning in Radiography. A Stewart Whitley et al (Taylor and Francis).
- Contrast Media Safety Issues and ESUR Guidelines Editors: Henrik S. Thomsen, Judith A. W. Webb (Springer Berlin Heidelberg)
- MRI in Practice. C Westbrook. (Wiley Blackwell)
Radiological Science
- Farr’s physics for medical imaging. Allisy-Roberts P, Williams J (Saunders Elsevier).
- Physics for Diagnostic Radiology - Series in Medical Physics and Biomedical Engineering. P Dendy,B. Heaton,O Morrish (Taylor and Francis).
- The Physics of Diagnostic Imaging. D Dowsett et al (Taylor and Francis).
- Principles and applications of radiological physics. D Graham, P Cloke, MP Vosper (Elsevier).
- PHE 2016 Guidance on the safe use of handheld dental X-ray equipment. PHE-CRCE-023. Public Health England, London.
- PHE and FGDP 2020 Guidance notes for dental practitioners on the safe use of X-ray equipment. 2nd edn. Public Health England, London and Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) of the Royal College of Surgeons of England. Available from: https://www.fgdp.org.uk/
- The Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017. SI 2017 No. 1075. The Stationery Office, London
- The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations 2017. SI 2017 No. 1322. The Stationery Office, London.
The Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) (amendment) Regulations Work with Ionising Radiation Ionising Radiations Regulations 2018 Approved Code of Practice and Guidance. Health & Safety Executive, The Stationery Office, London. - EC 2012 Evidence based guidelines on cone beam CT for dental and maxillofacial radiology. European Commission, Radiation Protection No. 172 Luxembourg: Office for Official Publications of the European Communities. Available from
http://ec.europa.eu/energy/nuclear/radiation_protection/doc/publication/172.pdf - FGDP (UK) 2013 (updated 2018) Selection criteria for dental radiography. 3rd edn. Faculty of General Dental Practice (UK) of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
- Guidelines for the Use of Radiographs in Clinical Orthodontics. K Isaacson, A. Thom, N. Atack, K.Horner, and E. Whaites (British Orthodontic Society).
- Radiation Protection 136: European Guidelines on Radiation Protection in Dental Radiology – The Safe Use of Radiographs in Dental Practice (The European Commission).
- Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology – Whaites and Drage (Elsevier).
DDMFR Part B
- White and Pharoah's Oral Radiology.Principles and Interpretation. Mallya and Lam (Mosby).
- Essentials of Dental Radiography and Radiology – Whaites and Drage (Elsevier)
- Diagnostic Imaging: Oral and Maxillofacial, 2nd Edition. L. Koenig, D Tamimi, C Petrikowski and S.
Perschbacher (Elsevier). - Diagnostic Imaging: Head and Neck, 3rd Edition. B Koch, B Hamilton, P Hudgins and H. Harnsberger (Elsevier).
- Diagnostic Ultrasound: Head and Neck. A Ahuja (Elsevier).
- Head and Neck Imaging - 2 Volume Set. P Som & H Curtin (Mosby).
- Grainger & Allison's Diagnostic Radiology. A Adam et al. (Elsevier).
- Fractures of the Facial Skeleton.M Perry and A Brown (Wiley Blackwell)
- Cysts of the Oral and Maxillofacial Regions.M Shear,P Speight (Wiley)
- Practical Head and Neck Ultrasound – Ahuja & Evans (Greenwich Medical Media Ltd)
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