Definition "D" Flashcards
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DDS OR DMD
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DDS = doctor of dental surgery DMD = doctor of dentist medicine
*Degrees awarded to dental school graduates
2
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Decalcification
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White marks on teeth can become cavities in the future.
*caused by poor brushing and consumption of sugary and acidic drinks
3
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Dentist
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Practicing general dentists are healthcare professionals converted with overall oral health.
- treat decayed teeth and remove failed teeth
- provide services as; crowns, veneers or bonding to improve appearance and function of teeth
- look at abnormalities in the mouth and teach patients how to prevent dental disease
4
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Diagnostic records
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Materials and information that the orthodontist needs to properly diagnose a malocclusion and plan a patients treatments.
*Can include patients health history, visual examination of teeth and supporting structures, and electronic scan or plaster models of the teeth, extraoral and intraoral photographs , as well panoramic and cephalometric X-rays
