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Module 1 Vocab
RDA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Certified Dental Technician (CDT) | A dental laboratory technician who has passed a written national examination and who performs dental laboratory services such as fabricating crowns, bridges, and dentures, as specified by the dentist’s written prescription. |
| Dental Assistant | An oral healthcare professional trained to provide supportive procedures for the dentist and for patients. |
| Dental Equipment Technician | A specialist who installs and maintains dental equipment. |
| Dental Hygienist | A licensed oral healthcare professional who provides preventive, therapeutic, and educational services. |
| Dental Laboratory Technician | A professional who performs dental laboratory services such as fabricating crowns, bridges, and dentures, as specified by the dentist’s written prescription. Most frequently trained on the job as an apprentice. |
| Dental Public Health | A specialty that promotes oral health through organized community efforts. |
| Dental Spa | Dental practices that offer many services not normally associated with dental care facials, paraffin wax hand treatment, reflexology, micro-dermabrasion, massage therapy, and many other pampering, therapeutic, and rejuvenation offerings. |
| Dental Supply Person | A representative of a dental supply company who provides dental supplies, product information, services, and repairs. |
| Dentist | An oral healthcare provider licensed to practice dentistry. |
| Detail Person | A representative of a specific company who provides information concerning the company’s products. |
| Endodontics | A dental specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the pulp. Remember: Endo- means within/inner |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology | A dental specialty that deals with the diagnosis of disease through various forms of imaging, including x-ray films (radiographs). |
| Oral and Maxillofacial | A dental surgical specialty that diagnoses and treats conditions of the mouth, face, upper jaw (maxilla), and associated areas. |
| Orthodontics | A specialty within dentistry that focuses on preventing, intercepting, and correcting skeletal and dental problems. Extra: work with straightening teeth and realigning jaws. |
| Pediatric | A dental specialty concerned with neonatal through adolescent patients, as well as patients with special needs in these age groups. |
| Periodontics | Dental specialty involved with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting tissues. |
| Prosthodontics | Dental specialty that provides restoration and replacement of natural teeth. |
| Oral Pathology | Dental specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the oral structures. Remember: patho- means disease |