Radiology report writing skills: A linguistic and technical guide for early-career oral and maxillofacial radiologists

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Pahadia, Mayank (Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health School of Dentistry) ;
Khurana, Sonam (Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health School of Dentistry) ;
Geha, Hassem (Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Department of Comprehensive Dentistry, University of Texas Health School of Dentistry) ;
Deahl, S Thomas II (Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology Private Practice)

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