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Unit 1 vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Autonomy | making your own choices and decisions |
| Beneficence | doing good things to help the patient |
| Code of ethics | a list of rules that guide how dental workers should behave |
| confidentiality | keeping patient info private |
| ethics | knowing right from wrong and doing the right thing |
| HIPAA | a law that protects private patient info private |
| justice | treating everyone fairly |
| laws | rules made my government that must be followed |
| nonmaleficence | not doing anything that could hurt the patient |
| veracity | being honest and telling the truth |
| certified dental technician | a person who makes crowns, bridges, and dentures after passing a test |
| dental assistant | helps the dentist and takes care of patients |
| dental equipment technician | fixes and installs dental tools and machines |
| dental hygienist | a licensed worker who cleans teeth and helps prevent gum disease |
| dental laboratory tech | makes crowns, bridges, and dentures usually trained on the job |
| dental public health | works to improve dental health in the community |
| dental spa | a dental office that also offers relaxing services like massages or facials |
| dental supply person | delivers dental supplies and helps offices with products and repairs |
| dentist | a licensed professional who treats teeth and gums |
| detail person | shares information about dental products from a specific company |
| endodontics | takes care of problems inside the tooth, like root canals. |
| oral and maxillofacial radiology | takes and studies dental x-rays |
| oral and maxillofacial surgery | performs surgery on the mouth, jaw, and face |
| oral pathology | finds and treats diseases in the mouth |
| orthodontics | straightens teeth and fixes bites |
| pediatric dentistry | takes care of children's teeth and teens with special needs |
| periodontics | treats gum disease |
| prosthodontics | replaces missing teeth |
| American dental assistants association (ADAA) | a group that supports dental assistants |
| certified dental assistant | a dental assistant who passed the national exam |
| dental assisting national board | the group that gives the test to become a CDA |
| HIPAA | protects patient health information |
| professional | someone trained and trusted in their job |
| commission on dental accreditation (CODA) | approves schools that train dental workers |
| dental treatise | a book or paper that explains dental facts |
| forensic dentistry | uses teeth to help identify people |
| periodontal disease | infection of the gums and bones that support the teeth |
| preceptorshp | learning by working with a dentist |
| saint apollonia | the patron saint of dentistry |
| silver amalgam paste | a metal filling made of silver,mercury, and tin |
| teledentristy | using computers to send dental pictures and information |
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