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A Complete Glossary of Dental Definitions

Dentistry

Dentistry is defined as the science concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the teeth, gums, and related structures of the mouth; including the repair or replacement of defective teeth
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Debanding
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The removal of cemented orthodontic bands.

Debonding
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The removal of the brackets from your teeth.

Decalcification
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The loss of calcium from your teeth.

Deciduous Teeth
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Your primary, or "baby teeth"

Deep Bite
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Excessive overbite; closed bite.

Dental Arch
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The dental arch is the term given to all the teeth on the top or bottom of the mouth

Dental insurance
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Dental insurance is the promise of reimbursement in the case of loss. Loss in dental terms means any histological or pathological conditions with your oral health.

Dentin
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The calcium part of a tooth below the enamel containing the pulp chamber and root canals

Dentist
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A Dentist is a person who has successfully completed a course of study at a dental school that lasts between three and four years (in the United States).

Dentistry
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Treating diseases of the mouth

Dentition
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The arrangement of the teeth.

Denture
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A synthetic replacment for all of your teeth in either your upper or your lower jaw.

Diagnostic Procedure
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Diagnostic procedure is the process that the health care provider goes through to make a decision as to what the problem is

Diastema
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A space between two teeth.

Disinfection
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A cleaning process which destroys of most microorganism, but not highly resistant forms such as bacterial and mycotic spores or the AIDS virus.

Distal
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Behind towards the back of the mouth.

Dital End Cutter
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A special plier used to cut off the ends of your arch wires.

Drift
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Unwanted movement of teeth.

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teal = Dental Procedure violet = Disease orange = Anatomy
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