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Dentistry Quiz #1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Dentist | Legally Qualified practitioner of dentistry |
| dental public health | the specialty of promotions dental health through organized community efforts |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | Specialty concerned with the Diagnosis of disease through various forms of imaging including x-rays |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Specialty of surgery involving the head and neck |
| Endodontist | Dentist that specializes in the diseases of the pulp (root canal specialist) |
| Orthodontics | Specialty concerned with the correcting of skeletal and dental problems |
| Oral Pathology | Specialty concerned with the diseases of oral structure |
| Pediatric Dentistry | Area of dentistry specializing in children from birth to adolescence |
| Periodontics | Specialty concerned with the diagnoses and treatment of the sporting structures such as bone and guns |
| Prosthodontics | Specialty concerned with restoration and replacement of natural teeth |
| Registered dental hygienist | Licensed auxiliary who provides preventive, therapeutic and education services |
| Dental Assistant | individual who is trained to provide support for to the dentist |
| Dental Labatory Technician | Individual who preforms technical service specified by written prescription form the dentist |