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Chapter 1
Den105 Chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| amalgam | a mixture of mercury and other metals to make a filling material. |
| anatomist | an expert in anatomy |
| dentifrice | a powder, paste or liquid for cleaning teeth |
| diversity | To include but not limit to, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, professional practice choices and personal lifestyle preferences. |
| forensic | dentistry an area of science that establishes the identity of an individual on the basis of dental evidence such as dental records, impressions, bite marks, and so forth. |
| mummification | the preservation of a diseased body by the removal of internal organs, embalming, and then the wrapping of the body. |
| neanderthal | an extinct species of archaic humans who lived 100,000 years ago. |
| occluded | to come into contact with opposing teeth, to bite down. |
| preceptorship | study under the guidance of a dentist or other professional |
| theology | the study of religious faith/ practice and experience. |
| treatise | formal article or book based on dental evidence and facts |