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• Dental disease — Dental diseases may affect the teeth, the gums, or other tissues and parts of the mouth. Dental diseases can cause much more serious problems than a toothache; they can affect our ability to chew, smile, or speak properly. Their severity may… …   Wikipedia

• Dental caries — This article is about dental caries in humans. To read about dental caries in other animals, please see dental caries (non human). Dental caries Classification and external resources Destruction of a tooth by cervical decay from dental caries.… …   Wikipedia

• Dental plaque — Inadequate removal of plaque caused a build up of calculus (dark yellow color) near the gums on almost all the teeth. Dental plaque is a biofilm, usually a pale yellow, that develops naturally on the teeth. Like any biofilm, dental plaque is… …   Wikipedia

• Dental therapist — A dental therapist receives specialized training in treating children s teeth and oral hygiene. Local dental regulations determine the duties therapists are able to perform. Typically, therapists under the prescription of a dentist are licensed… …   Wikipedia

• dental — den|tal [ˈdentl] adj [only before noun] [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: dentalis, from dens tooth ] relating to your teeth dental treatment/care ▪ Dental care was free in the 60s. dental disease/problems/decay etc …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• Dental floss — is made of either a bundle of thin nylon filaments or a plastic (Teflon or polyethylene) ribbon used to remove food and dental plaque from teeth. The floss is gently inserted between the teeth and scraped along the teeth sides, especially close… …   Wikipedia

• Dental fluorosis — Classification and external resources A mild case of dental fluorosis (the white streaks on the subject s upper right central incisor) observed in dental practice ICD 10 K …   Wikipedia

• Dental public health — is a non clinical speciality of dentistry.[1] Dental public health is involved in the assessment of dental health needs and improving the dental health of populations rather than individuals.[2] One of the controversial subjects relating to… …   Wikipedia

• Dental hygienist — holding a scaler A dental hygienist (also called oral hygienist) is a licensed dental professional who specializes in preventive oral health, typically focusing on techniques in oral hygiene. Local dental regulations determine the scope of… …   Wikipedia

• Dental surgery — Intervention A dental officer and his assistant remove the wisdom tooth of a crew member of the nuclear powered aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69) …   Wikipedia

• Dental braces — (also known as orthodontic braces, or simply braces) are devices used in the orthodontic industry that help align and straighten teeth and help to position them with regard to a person’s bite, while also working to improve dental health. They are …   Wikipedia