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ADA abbreviation of "American Dental Association." [1/2 definitions]
bridgework any of various types of dental bridges, or such bridges collectively. [1/2 definitions]
D.D.S. abbreviation of "Doctor of Dental Surgery."
dental hygiene the care and cleaning of teeth, esp. by professional dental hygienists. [1/2 definitions]
dental hygienist a licensed specialist in preventive dental care, whose practice includes cleaning and x-rays, and who often works in a dentist's office.
endodontics (used with a sing. verb) the branch of dentistry that diagnoses and treats diseases of the dental pulp; root canal therapy.
floss soft thread used for cleaning between the teeth; dental floss. [3/5 definitions]
hydroxyapatite a calcium mineral that is an important component of bone and dental enamel in humans and other animals.
irrigate to wash out or spray during a medical or dental procedure. [1/2 definitions]
lower1 a dental plate for the lower jaw. (Cf. upper.) [1/9 definitions]
Novocaine trademark for a drug, procaine, used as a local anesthetic esp. during dental work.
overbite an abnormal dental condition in which the upper front teeth project over the lower.
prosthetics the surgical or dental speciality that deals with the design, production, fitting, and use of artificial organs and body parts. [1/2 definitions]
root canal a dental procedure in which the root canal is opened, cleaned, and then filled. [1/2 definitions]