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dent and odont
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dentist | a person whose profession is dentistry. |
| al dente | cooked so as not to be too soft; firm to the bite (especially of pasta). |
| dentures | an artificial replacement of one or several of the teeth; a set of teeth. |
| indent | to set in or back from the margin, as the first line of a paragraph. |
| dentifrice | a paste, powder, liquid, or other preparation for cleaning the teeth. |
| trident | a three-pronged instrument or weapon. |
| orthodontist | the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces. |
| odontalgia | pain in a tooth; toothache. |
| odontology | the science dealing with the study of the teeth and their surrounding tissues and with the prevention and cure of their diseases. |
| periodontics | the branch of dentistry dealing with the study and treatment of diseases of the periodontium. |