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eruption

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where teeth enter the mouth and become visible

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resorption

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bodys process of eliminating existing bone or hard tissue structure

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exfoliation

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process of shedding the primary teeth

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impaction

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tooth that has not erupted
- soft tissue; tooth is located under the gingival tissue
- hard tissue - tooth is partially or totally covered by tissue and bone

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odontoblasts

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cells that form dentin

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fibroblasts

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cells that form pulp

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ameloblasts

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cells that form enamel

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osteoblasts

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cells that form bone

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interradicular septum

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bone that separates the root of a multirooted tooth

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antagonist

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a tooth in one jaw that articulates with tooth in the other jaw

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sharpeys fibers

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fibers that connect periosteum to the bone

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external auditory meatus

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bony passage of the outer ear

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meniscus

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a cushion of dense tissue that divides the articular space into upper and lower compartments

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foramen

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an opening in the bone that blood vessels, nerves and ligaments pass through

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interdental septum

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bony projections that separate one socket from another

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cusp of carabelli

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fifth supplemental cusp found lingual to the mesiolongual cusp

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succedaneous

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permanent teeth that replace primary teeth

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autonomy

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self-determinationb

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beneficence

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to do good for others as a moral obligation

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pits

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grooves in the teeth

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fissures

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elevations on the teeth

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developmental grooves

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where two or more grooves meet

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periodontium

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supporting structures of the teeth that include the cementum, periodontal ligament, alveolar bone

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tort law

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an act that brings harm to a person or damage to property

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civil law
law that deals with relations of individuals, corporations, organizations
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contract law
law that involves an agreement for services in exchange for payment
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free gingiva
unattached gingiva that surrounds the teeth like a collar
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canine eminence
bony ridge on the labial surface of canines
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lamina dura
thin compact bone that lines the alveolar socket
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embrasure
triangular space in between the proximal surfaces of two teeth
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mamelons
roounded portions of the incisal edge of the incisors
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acid erosion
wearing away of tissue or tooth structure from acid from vomit
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attrition
normal wearing away of tooth structure
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abrasion
abnormal wearing away of tooth
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microdontia
abnormally small teeth
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macrognathia
abnormally large jaws
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herpes simplex
occurs in immunocompromised patients that causes ulcer-like lesions
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WHMIS
workplace hazardous materials information system - system that provides information on hazardous products intended for use, handling or storage
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safety data sheets
contains health and safety informatin about ever chemical in the office
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DUWLS
where operatories get access to water
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ergonomics
study of people in their work environment and how to prevent injuriesi
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imbibition
absorption of water causing an object to swell
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hysteresis
change in temperature that causes hydrocolloid material to transform from one physical state to another
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polymerization
process of converting a fluidlike substance to a solid state
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wetting
abilitiy of a liquid to come into contact with a solid surface and small irregularities
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viscosity
does not flow easily
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film thickness
distance between the surface of the coating and surface of substrate
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cumulative (radiograph)
exposure to radiation over a lifetime that can cause damage and tissues do not return to original state
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kilovoltage
controls penetrating power of xray beam (70-90 kvp)
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silver halide
absorbs radiation during xray exposure and stores energy emitted from radiation
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milliamperage
unit of measurement used to descrive number of electrons flowing through cathode (1/1000 or an ampere)
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short gray scale
high contrast radiographs (not good)
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contrast (rad)
differences in degress in blackness on an image
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vertical angulation
positioning of the pid in a vertical plane
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horizontal angulatino
positioning of the tubehead and the direction of central ray in horizontal plane
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pathogens
disease producing microorganisms
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capsule
a protective layer that covers the cell wall
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aerobic bacteria
bacteria that requires oxygen to grow
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etiology
cause of a disease
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sterilization
process that kills all microorganisms
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spore
highly resistant form of bacteria
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syncope
loss of consciousness caused by insufficient blood to brain
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signs
what you observe in a patient
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symptoms
what the patient is telling you about how they feel
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postural hypotension
level of altered consciousness that may lead to loss of consciousness due to aptient assuming upright position too quickly
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hyperventilation
abnormally fast or depp breathing
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stroke
interruption of blood flow to brain causing hemorrhage
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hyperglycemia
condition where blood glucose level is too high
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hypoglycemis
condition where blood glucose level is too low
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cyanosis
bluish skin
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angina pectoris
decrease in blood supply to heart muscles causing sharp pain in chest
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acute myocardial infarction
heart attack - not enough blood supply to the muscles of theheart
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anaphylaxis
extreme hypersensitivity to a substance - can lead to shock and respiratory collapse
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diabetes mellitus
metabolic disorder from high blood glucose and insufficient insulin in body
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palpation
to examine by touch
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virulence
strength of a pathogens ability to cause a disease
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asymptomatic
not showing symptoms of a disease
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geographic tongue
tongue loses areas of filiform papillae in irregularly shaped patterns
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thrush
infection caused by yest like fungus
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abandonment in dental
withdrawing a patient from treatment without giving notice
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civil law
law that deals with people, things and relationships that develop among them
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dental auxiliary
dental assistant, hygienists and lab techs
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direct supervision
supervision where the edentist is physically present
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due care
proper care
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expanded functions
functions delegated to an auxiliary that requires increased training
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expressed contract
contract established through verbal or written word
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felony
major crime
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implied consent
consent where patients action indicarte consent
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implied contract
contract established by actions
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informed consent
permission granted by patient after they have been educated a patient about risks, benefits, and alternatives of a given procedure
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infraction
minor offense
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malpractice
professional negligence
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standard of care
level of skill comparable to other dentists
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statutory law
law enacted by legislation
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tort law
act that brings harm to a person or property
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written consent
consent that requires written explanation
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