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Maximum Permissible Dose (MPD)

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highest rate of radiation exposure

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Roentgen (R)

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basic unit of exposure to radiation; C/kg

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Rad (radiation absorbed dose)

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unit of absorbed radiation; Gy

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Rem (roentgen equivalent measure)

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unit of radiation needed to produced same biological effect of one R; Sv

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Erythema Dose

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radiation overdose that produces redness of the skin

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Dosimeter

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device to measure the amount of stray/secondary radiation

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Lead Barriers, Shields

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device that blocks out scattered radiation

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Phantom

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device used for practice in learning radiation-exposure techniques; Dexter

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Express Contract

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Verbal or written words that are agreed on in an established contract

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Liner applicator

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To place calcium hydroxide or glass ionomer in cavity preparation.

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Amalgam plugger

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used to pack amalgam into tooth

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Sterilize

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the process where ALL forms of life are completely destroyed. This includes all microorganisms; bacteria, fungi, viruses and bacterial spores. (Eg - autoclave, chemical vapor sterilization and dry heat sterilization)

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Disinfect

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the process where SOME forms of microorganisms are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and resistant viruses.

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Sanitize

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the process that cleans and destroys FEW microorganisms

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Distal

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farthest from the midline

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Root Canal Therapy

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process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling it with an inert material.

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palate

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hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth

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Broad-spectrum activity

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capable of killing a wide variety of microbes

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Bioburden

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any visible organic debris, blood saliva and other body fluids

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Unerupted tooth

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a tooth that has not pushed through the gum and assumed its correct position in the dental arch

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quadrant

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1/2 of one dental arch

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abfraction

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loss of tooth surface in cervical area

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ameloblast

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enamel forming cells

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angle of the mandible

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area from which the ramus ascends on the lower border of the mandible

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apex
root end of tooth
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biteblock
device used to hold radiation film in mouth for exposure
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biteloop
encircles periapical film
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buccinator
principal cheek muscle
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cnaliculi
small channels or canals may be present in cementum
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candidiasis
infection of mouth, thrush
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cantilever bridge
only one side of device attatched
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cheilosis
inflammation of lips
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cingulum
smooth, convex, or rounded bump on lingual of maxillary anteriors
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clasp
extension of partial appliance that grasps surrounding teeth for support
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commisure
corner of the mouth where the lips meet
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complex cavity
decay involving more than two surfaces of a tooth
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compound
nonelastic impression material used in edentulous impressions
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condyloid
posterior growth on ramus of the mandible
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coping
thin covering placed over remaining tooth surface
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core buildup
use of synthetic material to enlarge tooth core area to provide support for a crown
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cortical plate
outer bone layer growth of alveolar bone
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crepitus
grinding, joint abrasion
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cuspid
third tooth posterior of the midline, also called canine, eye tooth
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cuticle
tissue layer covering tooth surface
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Nasmyth's membrane
tissue layer covering tooth surface
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denticle
small tooth growth, pulp stone
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embrasure
v-shaped tooth gap between contact area and gingival crest
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fontanel
baby's soft spot literally "little fountain"
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genioplasty
plastic surgery of the chin or cheek
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gnarled enamel
enamel rods twisting and curving within enamel tissue
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gomphosis
holding and anchoring action of a tooth in its socket
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Hawley appliance
orthodontic appliance to maintain space after correction
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heterodont
teeth of various shapes
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hyoid
small bone in neck area "Adam's apple"
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incipient caries
beginning decay
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incisor
cutting, anterior tooth
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lacuna
small open space in cementum
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lamellae
developmental imperfections of the enamel extending to the dentin
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Maryland bridge
bridge cemented to adjacent teeth
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masseter
muscle of mastication that closes the mouth
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mentalis
chin muscle that moves chin tissue and raises the lower lip
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parotid
largest salivary gland located near the ear
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pontic
artificial tooth part of a bridge
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prophy
professional tooth cleaning
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ptosis
drooping or sagging of organ, "witch's chin"
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resin
plastic type material used for dental appliances
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resorption
removal of hard tooth surface and degeneration of root tissues retromolar
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Sharpey's fibers
periodontal ligaments that attatch and hold the tooth
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simple cavity
decay on only one surface
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smile line
amount of tooth space viewed when patient is smiling
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symphysis
center of mandible
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denture
an artificial substitute for missing natural teeth
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inventory
an itemized compilation of materials on hand
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dosage
the amount of a medicine administered
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stable
bone and soft tissue closing the space encompassedby the upper alveolar arch
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crevice
a narrow opening due to a fissure or crack
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intubation
insertion of a tube
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mulling
final step of mixing dental amalgam
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infusion
therapeutic introduction of a fluid into a vein
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distention
a state of dilation
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leverage
mechanical use of a lever
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penetration
ability of radiation to extend down into and go through substances
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malposed
in an abnormal position
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current
a measure of the number of electrons per second that pass a given point on a conductor
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germicide
substance capable of killing a wide variety of microorganisms
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respirator
a device for giving artificial respiration
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ligate
to bind or tie with a suture
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inspirator
a form of inhaler or respirator
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astringent
an agent that limits the secretions of glands
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hemisection
complete sectioning through the crown of a tooth
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ejector
a device used to remove debris and fluids; an aspirator
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extrusion
movement of teeth beyond the natural coronal plane
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stomatitis
inflammation of oral soft tissues
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deviation
turning from a regular course
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emulsion
a colloidal dispersion of one liquid in another
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sensory
pertaining to sensation
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vasomotor
causing expansion or contraction of blood vessel walls
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flexion
bending of a joint; opposite of extension
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cathode
a negative electrode from which electrons are emitted
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anode
the electrically positive terminal of a roentgen ray tube
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diagnosis
translation of data into a definition of a condition
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fibrillation
local quivering of muscle fibers
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lentula
a flexible spiral-wire insturments
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myoma
a neoplasm characterized by muscle cells
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sublingual
located beneath the tongue
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dentition
the natural teeth in position in the dental arches
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cyst
a pathologic space in bone or soft tissue containing fluid or semifluid material
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cognition
higher mental process of understanding
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acidosis
a acid-base imbalance of the body
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adenitis
inflammation of glandular tissue
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halitosis
bad breath
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spatulation
manipulation of material with a spatula to mix it into a mass
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mandrel
a shaft that holds any object to be rotated
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amalgam
an alloy, one of the constituents of which is mercery
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cementum
specialized connective tissue that covers the anatomic root of the tooth
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facet
flattened, highly polished wear pattern on teeth
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osteotomy
excision of all or a part of a bone
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resonance
vibratory response to a frequency
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embolus
a blood clot or other material that travels in the bloodstream and lodges in a vessel
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fricative
a forceable speech sound
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antibody
a specific substance that is produced by an animal as a reaction to the presence of an anitgen
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cannula
a tube for insertion into the body
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tincture
an alcoholic solution of a drug
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tragus
prominence in front of the external ear opening
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asepsis
free of viable pathogenic microorganisms
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curie
a measurement of radioactivity
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hypertrophy
enlargement of overgrowth of a part
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osteoplasty
surgical modification of a bone
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calcium
an element essential for bone and teeth
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glottis
the vocal apparatus of the larynx
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detergent
a cleanser
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metabolism
the sum of chemical changes involved in the function of nutrition
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rale
abnormal sound heard in the trachea, bronchi or lungs
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exrtrude
to elevate.to move a tooth coronally
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parenteral
not through the alimentary canal
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sputum
matter ejected from the mouth
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buckling
the crowding of anterior teeth in the dental arch
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sarcoma
malignant neoplasm of connective tissue
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hepatitis
inflammation of the liver
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dermatosis
any disease of the skin
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localization
restriction to a limited area

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