oral hygiene

Oral hygiene — is the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems, especially the common dental caries and gingivitis, and bad breath. There are oral pathologic conditions in which a good oral hygiene is required for healing and… …   Wikipedia

oral hygiene — the state or practice of keeping the mouth cavity in a healthy condition, as by a regular program of brushing and flossing the teeth combined with periodic examinations by a dentist. Also called dental hygiene. * * * oral hygiene, oral hygienist… …   Useful english dictionary

oral hygiene — the personal maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene of the teeth and oral structures by toothbrushing, tissue stimulation, gum massage, hydrotherapy, and other procedures recommended by the dentist or dental hygienist for the preservation of… …   Medical dictionary

oral hygiene — the state or practice of keeping the mouth cavity in a healthy condition, as by a regular program of brushing and flossing the teeth combined with periodic examinations by a dentist. Also called dental hygiene. * * * …   Universalium

oral hygiene — /ɒrəl ˈhaɪdʒin/ (say oruhl huyjeen) noun the maintenance of good practices with regard to nutrition, teeth cleaning, etc., so as to avoid dental decay and other dental problems. Also, dental hygiene …   Australian-English dictionary

oral hygiene — noun The practice of keeping the mouth clean in order to prevent cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, periodontitis, bad breath (halitosis), and other dental disorders …   Wiktionary

oral hygiene — cleanliness of the mouth, proper care for the teeth and mouth …   English contemporary dictionary

Oral Hygiene Index — An index used in epidemiologic studies of dental disease to evaluate dental plaque and dental calculus separately …   Medical dictionary

Simplified Oral Hygiene Index — An index that measures the current oral hygiene status based upon the amount of debris and calculus occurring on six representative tooth surfaces in the mouth; often used in field surveys of periodontal disease …   Medical dictionary

Oral-B — Type Oral hygiene Owner Procter Gamble Country United States Intr …   Wikipedia

Oral and maxillofacial surgery — Oral and maxillofacial surgeon …   Wikipedia