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MDA Ch. 1
Modern Dental Assisting, Bird, 10th Edition
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Forensic (fuh-REN-zik) dentistry | Area of dentistry that establishes the identity of an individual on the basis of dental evidence such as dental records, impressions, bite marks, and so forth. |
| Periodontal (per-ee-oe-DON-tul) disease | Infections and other conditions of the structures that support the teeth (gums and bone). |
| Preceptorship (PREE-sep-tor-ship) | Study under the guidance of a dentist or other professional. |
| Silver amalgam (uh-MAL-gum)paste | A mixture of mercury, silver, and tin. |