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History of Dentistry
CH 1 - History of Dentistry
Question | Answer |
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The commission that accredits dental, DA, hygiene and dental lab educational programs. | Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association |
The formal article or book based on dental evidence and facts. | Dental Treatise |
The area of dentistry that establishes the identity of an individual on the basis of dental evidence such as dental records, impressions, bite marks, etc. | Forensic Dentistry |
Infections and other conditions of the structures that support the teeth (gums and bone). | Periodontal Disease |
Term used to study under the guidance of a dentist or other professional. | Preceptorship |
The "Patroness of Dentistry" | Saint Apollonia |
A mixture of mercury, silver, and tin. | Silver Amalgam |
The process of using electronic transfer of images and other information for consultation and/or insurance purposes in dentistry. | Teledentistry |