dentistry
Oral health field
Dentistry is the branch of medicine concerned with the teeth, gums, and mouth.
A dentist diagnoses and treats oral conditions—filling cavities, extracting teeth, fitting crowns and dentures.
The field includes specialties like orthodontics (straightening teeth) and periodontics (treating gum disease).
She's considering a career in dentistry.
Material placed within
- extractionAct of removing
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
- veneerDecorative outer layer
bonding · scaling · polishing · whitening · implant · sealant · braces · retainer
Empty space within
- gingivitisGum tissue inflammation
- periodontitisGum infection destroying jawbone
- abscessLocalized pus collection
- malocclusionImproper dental alignment
bruxism · decay · erosion · sensitivity · halitosis · impaction · overbite · underbite
Hard glossy coating
- dentinTooth's main substance
- pulpSoft wet mass
- rootUnderground absorbing structure
- gumsOral tissue surrounding teeth
molars · incisors · canines · premolars · deciduous · permanent · cuspids · bicuspids
Sweeping motion with bristles
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
- fluorideNegatively charged halogen ion
plaque · tartar · interdental · waterpik · hygienist · prophylaxis · rinse · antiseptic
Hole-boring device
- scalerOne who climbs
- probeThorough examination or tool
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
loupe · suction · amalgamator · autoclave · handpiece · bur · explorer · excavator
Element twenty-two
- abutmentLoad-bearing end structure
- fixtureAttached building component
- zirconiaZirconium dioxide compound
- biocompatibilityHarmlessness to living systems
filling
Material placed within
- extractionAct of removing
- crownSovereign's ornamental headpiece
- bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle
veneer · bonding · scaling · polishing · whitening · implant · sealant · braces · retainer · sedation
cavity
Empty space within
- gingivitisGum tissue inflammation
- periodontitisGum infection destroying jawbone
- abscessLocalized pus collection
malocclusion · bruxism · decay · erosion · sensitivity · halitosis · impaction · overbite · underbite · crossbite
enamel
Hard glossy coating
gums · molars · incisors · canines · premolars · deciduous · permanent · cuspids · bicuspids · palate
brushing
Sweeping motion with bristles
- flossingInterdental string hygiene
- mouthwashLiquid for gargling clean
- toothpasteOral cleaning gel
fluoride · plaque · tartar · interdental · waterpik · hygienist · prophylaxis · rinse · antiseptic · calculus
drill
Hole-boring device
forceps · loupe · suction · amalgamator · autoclave · handpiece · bur · explorer · excavator · articulator
titanium
Element twenty-two
whitening
Making something lighter
- veneersSuperficial outer layers
- bondingForming close connections
- contouringShaping with highlights, shadows
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- careersdoctor, lawyer, teacher, engineer, nurse
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dentistryinternal medicine
Adult organ disease specialty
general practice · family medicine · podiatry · neurology · cardiology
dentistryholistic medicine
Treatment considering entire person
naturopathy · alternative medicine · primary care · wellness coaching · meditation
- dentist recommended
- dentist's drillTool for cutting teeth
- cosmetic dentistryProcedures improving tooth appearance
- dentist chairSeat for oral exams
- dentist visitScheduled oral health checkup
- cosmetic dentistTeeth appearance specialist