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PROTECTIVE CUSTODY
100
Harmful disease-causing microorganisms
Pathogens
100
Technique used to remove plaque and stains from the coronal portions of the teeth
Coronal Polish
100
A dentist with advanced education specializing in endodontic therapy
Endodontist
100
An area where the mesial or distal surface of one tooth touches the adjacent tooth
Contact
100
An acidic tooth conditioner that aids in roughening up either enamel or dentin in preparation for bonding
Etchant
200
Bacteria with an outer covering that protects them from chemical disinfectants
Spores
200
Colorless soft deposit found on teeth that containa bacteria
Plaque
200
Dental surgical specialist with advanced education in oral surgery
Oral Surgeon
200
A curved surface
Contour
200
Placed as a measure of protection for the pulp; protects, insulates and soothes when decay or trauma have disturbed the pulp
Base
300
Items such as gloves and cotton products that contain body fluids and other potentially infectious materials
Contaminated Waste
300
Mineralized or hardend plaque
Calculus
300
Dental specialist with an advanced education in periodontics
Periodontist
300
Considered anterior teeth; aka canine teeth; located at the corners of the dental arches
Cuspids
300
A medicament which acts as a barrier against pulpal irritation caused by decay and other stimuli
Liner
400
Germs, tiny organisms
Microbes
400
A mixture of different ingredients that are packaged into round plastic, disposable containers; a type of polishing agent
Prophy Paste
400
Dental specialist with advanced education in orthodontics
Orthodontist
400
A documentation process of previous and needed dental work using symbols and colors
Charting
400
Temporary sedative dressing
Temporary filling
500
OPIM
Other Potentially Infectious Materials
500
Only teeth or surfaces with stain are polished
Selective Polishing
500
Defines the legal requirements necessary to practice dentistry and the scope of dental practice
Dental Practice Act (DPA)
500
Main medicament found in a dental liner that is soothing to the pulp
Calcium Hydroxide
500
Direct Restoration
Materials placed directly on or in the tooth surfaces.