Dental Glossary Terms
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- Aacd
- Aae
- Aao
- Aap
- Abpd
- Abrasion
- Abscess
- Abutment
- Abutment Crown
- Accession
- Acd
- Acetaminophen
- Acid Etching
- Acp
- Acrylic Resin
- Active Eruption
- Acute
- Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis
- Acute Periradicularacute Apical Abscess
- Ada
- Adhesion
- Adhesive
- Adjunctive
- Adjustment
- Administrative Costs
- Administrative Services Only (aso)
- Administrator
- Adolescent Dentition
- Adult Dentition
- Adult-onset Diabetes
- Adverse Selection
- Aerobic Bacteria
- Aesthetic
- Afferent
- Agd
- Air Abrasion
- Alginate
- Allergy
- Allogenic
- Allograft
- Alloplastic
- Allowable Charge
- Alloy
- Alternate Benefit
- Alternative Benefit Plan
- Alternative Delivery System
- Alveolar
- Alveolar Bone
- Alveolar Crest
- Alveolar Eminence
- Alveolar Process
- Alveoloplasty
- Alveolus
- Amalgam
- Amalgam Fillings
- Anaerobic Bacteria
- Anaesthesia
- Analgesia
- Anatomical Crown
- Ancillary
- Anesthesia
- Ankylosis
- Anodontia
- Anomaly
- Ansi
- Ansi/ada/iso
- Ansi/ada/iso Tooth Numbering System
- Antagonist
- Anterior
- Anterior Teeth
- Antibiotic Prophylaxis
- Antibiotics
- Anticoagulant Medications
- Antimicrobial
- Antimicrobial Therapy
- Antisceptic
- Antiviral Medications
- Anxiolysis
- Any Willing Provider
- Apex
- Apexification
- Apexogenesis
- Apical
- Apical Foramen
- Apicectomy
- Apicoectomy
- Appeal
- Arch
- Arch, Dental
- Areas Of Oral Cavity
- Arthrogram
- Articulating Paper
- Articulator
- Artificial Crown
- Aspirator
- Assignment Of Benefits
- Asymmetry/symmetry
- Attending Dentist’s Statement
- Attrition
- Audit
- Autogenous
- Autogenous Graft
- Avulsion
- Baby Teeth & Teething
- Bacterial Endocarditis
- Bad Faith Insurance Practices
- Balance Billing
- Band
- Barrier Membrane
- Base
- Behavior Management
- Beneficiary
- Benefit
- Benefit Booklet
- Benefit Plan Summary
- Benign
- Bicuspid
- Bicuspids
- Bifurcated
- Bilateral
- Biocompatibility
- Biologic Materials
- Biopsy
- Birthday Rule
- Bisphosphonate
- Bitewing
- Bitewing Radiograph
- Black Hairy Tongue
- Bleaching
- Block Injection
- Bolus
- Bonding
- Bone Augmentation
- Bone Loss
- Bone Restorption
- Bounded Tooth Space
- Braces
- Bridge
- Bruxism
- Bruxomania
- Buccal
- Buccinator Muscle
- Bundling Of Procedures
- By Report
- Cad/cam
- Cafeteria Plan
- Calcium
- Calculus
- Calculus (tartar)
- Canal
- Canines
- Canker Sore
- Canker Sores
- Cantilever Bridge
- Cantilever Extension
- Cap
- Capitation
- Capitation Plan
- Carcinogenic
- Caries
- Cariogenic
- Carious Lesion
- Carrier
- Case Management
- Cast
- Castdiagnostic Caststudy Model
- Cavitron
- Cavity
- Cement
- Cement Base
- Cementoenamel Junction (cej)
- Cementum
- Centers For Medicare And Medicaid Services (cms)
- Centric Occlusion
- Centric Relation
- Cephalometric Image
- Ceramic
- Cervical
- Chronic Periradicularchronic Periapical Abscess
- Cingulum
- Claim
- Claim Form
- Claimant
- Claims Payment Fraud
- Claims Reporting Fraud
- Clasp
- Classification Of Metals
- Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate
- Clenching
- Clinical Crown
- Clinical Trial
- Closed Panel
- Closed Reduction
- Cms
- Cob
- Code On Dental Procedures And Nomenclature (code)
- Codeine
- Coinsurance
- Complete Denture
- Complete Series
- Composite
- Composite Filling
- Composite Fillings
- Composite Veneers
- Composites
- Compound Fracture
- Comprehensive Oral Evaluation
- Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation
- Conscious Sedation
- Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (cobra)
- Consultation
- Contiguous
- Contract
- Contract Dentist
- Contract Fee Schedule Plan
- Contract Practice
- Contract Term
- Contributory Program
- Coordination Of Benefits (cob)
- Copayment
- Coping
- Core Buildup
- Coronal
- Cosmetic/cosmetic Dentistry
- Cosmetic Dentistry
- Cost Containment
- Cost Sharing
- Coverage
- Covered Charges
- Covered Person
- Covered Services
- Cracked Tooth Syndrome
- Crown
- Crown Lengthening
- Culture And Sensitivity Test
- Curettage
- Current Dental Terminology (cdt)
- Current Procedural Terminology (cpt)
- Cusp
- Cuspid
- Cusps
- Cyst
- Cytology
- Ddm
- Dds
- Debridement
- Decalcification
- Decay
- Deciduous
- Deciduous Dentition
- Deciduous Teeth
- Deductible
- Deep Sedation
- Definitive Prosthesis
- Demineralization
- Dendrite
- Dental Arch
- Dental Assessment
- Dental Benefit Organization
- Dental Benefit Plan
- Dental Benefit Program
- Dental Braces
- Dental Bridge
- Dental Chart
- Dental Enrollment Credentialing
- Dental Erosion
- Dental Floss
- Dental Home
- Dental Implant
- Dental Insurance
- Dental Maintenance Organization (d.m.o.)
- Dental Occlusion
- Dental Phobia
- Dental Plaque
- Dental Prepayment
- Dental Prophylaxis
- Dental Prosthesis
- Dental Resin
- Dental Sealants
- Dental Service Corporation
- Dental Specialist
- Dental Tooth Fillings
- Dental Trauma
- Dental Varnish
- Dentifrice
- Dentin
- Dentinal Tubules
- Dentistry
- Dentition
- Dentoenamel Junction (dej)
- Denture
- Denture Adherents/adhesives/ Creams/ Powders
- Denture Base
- Denture Cleansers
- Dentures
- Denturism
- Dependents
- Desensitisation
- Desiccate
- Desquamation
- Detailed And Extensive Oral Evaluation
- Diagnosis
- Diagnostic Cast
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Diastema
- Dilaceration
- Direct Pulp Cap
- Direct Reimbursement
- Direct Restoration
- Discectomy
- Disinfection
- Displaced Tooth
- Distal
- Dorsal
- Downcoding
- Dressing
- Drgs (diagnosis Related Groups)
- Dry Mouth
- Dry Mouth Syndrome
- Dry Socket
- Dual Choice Program
- Early And Periodic Screening, Diagnosis And Treatment Program (epsdt)
- Ecf
- Edema
- Edentulous
- Efferent
- Efficacy
- Eligibility Date
- Eligible Person
- Embrasure
- Employment Retirement Income Security Act (erisa)
- Empress
- Enamel
- Endodontics
- Endodontics (endo)
- Endodontist
- Endosteal (endosseous)
- Enrollee
- Enteral
- Entity
- Eob
- Epithelial Attachment
- Eposteal (subperiosteal)
- Epsdt
- Equilibration
- Erisa
- Erosion
- Eruption
- Established Patient
- Esthetic
- Evaluation
- Evidence-based Dentistry
- Evulsion
- Excision
- Exclusion
- Exclusions
- Exclusive Provider Organization (epo)
- Exfoliative
- Exodontia
- Exostosis
- Expiration Date
- Explanation Of Benefits
- Explorer
- Extended Care Facility
- Extension Of Benefits
- External
- Extracoronal
- Extract
- Extraction
- Extraoral
- Exudate
- Eye Teeth
- Faacd
- Facial
- Fagd
- Family Deductible
- Family Dentistry
- Fascial
- Fear Of Dentist
- Fee
- Fee-for-service
- Fee Schedule
- Filling
- Filtrum
- First Molars
- Fissure
- Fistula
- Fixed Bridge
- Fixed Partial Denture
- Fixed Prosthesis
- Fixed-removable Prosthesis
- Flap Surgery
- Flexible Benefits
- Flexible Spending Account
- Floss
- Flossing Teeth
- Fluoride
- Fluoride Varnish
- Fluorosis
- Foramen
- Forceps
- Fossa
- Fracture
- Franchise Dentistry
- Free Consultation
- Free Gingiva
- Freedom Of Choice
- Frenectomy
- Frenum
- Full Fee
- Full Mouth X- Rays
- Furcation
- Galvanic Current
- Gate Keeper System
- General Anesthesia
- General Dentistry
- Genetic Test
- Geographic Tongue
- Geriatric Dentist
- Gingiva
- Gingival
- Gingival Crest
- Gingival Hyperplasia
- Gingival Hypertrophy
- Gingivectomy
- Gingivitis
- Gingivoplasty
- Glass Ionomer
- Gold Foil
- Golden Proportion
- Graft
- Groove
- Guided Tissue Regeneration
- Guided Tissue Regeneration (gtr)
- Gum Disease
- Gummy Smile
- Gutta Percha
- Halitosis
- Handpiece
- Health Care Financing Administration (hcfa)
- Health Insurance Portability And Accountability Act (hipaa) Of 1996
- Health Maintenance Organization (hmo)
- Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Heat-sterilizing
- Hemisection
- Hepatitis C
- High Noble Alloys
- Hipaa
- Histodifferentiation
- Histology
- Histopathology
- Hold Harmless Clause
- Homologous
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Hyperemia
- Hyperplasia
- Hyperplastic
- Hypersensitivity
- Ibuprofen
- Ideal Occlusion
- Iintraoral
- Iintraoral Camera
- Imaging, Diagnostic
- Immediate Denture
- Impacted Tooth
- Impaction
- Implant
- Implant Index
- Implantation, Tooth
- Implants
- Impression Tray
- Inappropriate Fee Discounting Practices
- Incentive Program
- Incisal
- Incisal Angle
- Incisal Edge
- Incision And Drainage
- Incisor
- Incisors
- Indemnification Schedule
- Indemnity Plan
- Indemnity Planfee-for-service
- Indigent
- Indirect Fillings
- Indirect Pulp Cap
- Indirect Restoration
- Individual Practice Association (ipa)
- Inlay
- Inlays
- Insured
- Insurer
- Intentional Reimplantation
- Intercuspation
- Interdental
- Interdental Cleaner
- Interim Prosthesis
- International Classification Of Diseases (icd)
- Interproximal
- Intracoronal
- Intraoral
- Intravenous Sedation
- Invisalign
- Irrigation
- Isa
- Iso Tooth Numbering System
- Jaw
- Jo
- Jp
- Keratin
- Keratinized
- Keratinized Gingiva
- Labial
- Laminate Veneer
- Laser Dentistry
- Lateral
- Least Expensive Alternative Treatment (leat)
- Lesion
- Liability
- Limitations Exclusions
- Limited Oral Evaluation
- Line Angle
- Lingual
- Loading
- Local Anesthesia
- Locus
- Maintenance, Periodontal
- Malar
- Malignant
- Malocclusion
- Mamelon
- Managed Care
- Mandible
- Mandibular
- Mandibular Canal
- Mandibular Teeth
- Maryland Bridge
- Mastication
- Masticatory System
- Maxilla
- Maxillae
- Maxillary
- Maxillary Teeth
- Maximum Plan Benefit
- Medial
- Medicaid
- Medically Necessary Care
- Medicament
- Medicament, Topical
- Medicare
- Member
- Membrane
- Mercury
- Mesial
- Metals, Classification Of
- Methods Of Anxiety And Pain Control
- Micro Abrasion
- Microabrasion
- Microair Abrasion
- Microorganisms
- Midline
- Minimal Sedation
- Mixed Dentition
- Moderate Sedation
- Molar
- Molars
- Moulage
- Mouthgaurd
- Mouthguard
- Mouthguards
- Mouthrinse
- Mouthwash
- Mucogingival Junction
- Mucosa
- Mucous Membrane
- Narrow Implants
- Nasal
- National Association Of Insurance Commissioners (naic)
- National Provider Identifier (npi)
- Necessary Treatment
- Nerves
- Nervous Patients
- Night Guard
- Nightguard
- Nitrous Oxide
- Noble Alloys
- Non-autogenous
- Non-covered Charges
- Non-intravenous Conscious Sedation
- Noncontributory Program
- Nonduplication Of Benefits
- Nonparticipating Dentist
- Novocain
- Novocaine
- Npi
- Nsaids
- Oblique Ridge
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea
- Obturate
- Obturator
- Occlude
- Occlusal
- Occlusal Equilibration
- Occlusal Guard
- Occlusal Plane
- Occlusal Radiograph
- Occlusal Surface
- Occlusal Trauma
- Occlusion
- Odontogenic
- Odontogenic Cyst
- Odontoplasty
- Onlay
- Onlays
- Opaquing
- Open Bite
- Open Enrollment
- Open Panel
- Open Reduction
- Operculectomy
- Operculum
- Oral
- Oral And Maxillofacial Pathologist
- Oral And Maxillofacial Pathology
- Oral And Maxillofacial Radiologist
- Oral And Maxillofacial Radiology
- Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon
- Oral And Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oral Cancer
- Oral Cavity
- Oral Diagnosis
- Oral Health Literacy
- Oral Hygiene
- Oral Lichen Planus
- Oral Mucosa
- Oral Pathologist
- Oral Sedation
- Oral Surgery
- Oral Surgery (o.s.)
- Oral Thrush
- Orthodontic Retainer
- Orthodontic Treatment
- Orthodontics
- Orthodontics And Dentofacial Orthopedics
- Orthodontist
- Orthognathic
- Orthognathic Surgery
- Orthotic Device
- Osha
- Osseointegration
- Osteoblasts
- Osteoclasts
- Osteonecrosis Of The Jaws
- Osteoplasty
- Osteoporosis
- Osteotomy
- Over-the-counter
- Overbilling
- Overcoding
- Overdenture
- Palatal Surface
- Palate
- Palliative
- Palmer Notation
- Panoramic Radiograph
- Panorex
- Papoose Board
- Parafunctional
- Parasthesia
- Parenteral
- Parotid Glands
- Partial Denture
- Participating Dentist
- Passive Eruption
- Patient
- Payer
- Pediatric Dentist
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Pedodontist
- Peer Review
- Peer Review Organization (pro)
- Pellicle
- Percentile
- Peri-implantitis
- Periapical
- Periapical Abscess
- Periapical Cyst
- Periapical Radiograph
- Periapical X-ray
- Pericoronal
- Pericoronitis
- Periodic Oral Evaluation
- Periodontal
- Periodontal Abscess
- Periodontal Charting
- Periodontal Disease
- Periodontal Examination
- Periodontal Ligament
- Periodontal Ligaments
- Periodontal Maintenance
- Periodontal Pocket
- Periodontal Probe
- Periodontal Surgery
- Periodontics
- Periodontics (perio)
- Periodontist
- Periodontitis
- Periodontitis (periodontal Disease)
- Periodontium
- Periradicular
- Permanent Dentition
- Permanent Dentition (adult Dentition)
- Permanent Teeth
- Pin
- Pit
- Placebo
- Plaque
- Plaster Of Paris
- Point Of Service
- Polishing
- Polyphyodont
- Pontic
- Porcelain
- Porcelain/ceramic
- Porcelain Veneer
- Porcelain Veneers
- Post
- Post Core
- Post Crown
- Post-treatment Review
- Posterior
- Posterior Teeth
- Postpalatal Seal
- Pre-existing Condition
- Preauthorization
- Precision Attachment
- Predetermination
- Predominantly Base Alloys
- Preferred Provider Organization (ppo)
- Prefiling Of Fees
- Premedication
- Premium
- Premolar
- Premolars
- Prenatal Dentistry
- Prepaid Dental Plan
- Prepaid Group Practice
- Pretreatment Estimate
- Preventive
- Preventive Dentistry
- Primary Dentition
- Primary Payer
- Primary Plan
- Primary Teeth
- Primate Spacing
- Prior Authorization
- Proof Of Loss
- Prophy
- Prophylaxis
- Prospective Review
- Prosthesis
- Prosthetics
- Prosthodontic Retainer
- Prosthodontics
- Prosthodontist
- Provisional
- Proximal
- Proximal Surface
- Public Health Dentist
- Public Health Dentistry
- Pulp
- Pulp Canal
- Pulp Cap
- Pulp Cavity
- Pulp Chamber
- Pulp Horn
- Pulp Tissue
- Pulpectomy
- Pulpitis
- Pulpotomy
- Purchaser
- Pyorrhea
- Quadrant
- Radicular
- Radiograph
- Radiographic
- Radiographic/surgical Implant Index
- Radiosurgery
- Ranula
- Re-evaluation
- Rebase
- Recalcification
- Recalcificationapexification
- Recede
- Receding Gums
- Reimbursement
- Reimplantation
- Reimplantation, Tooth
- Reinsurance
- Relative Value System
- Reline
- Removable Appliance
- Removable Partial Denture
- Removable Prosthesis
- Residual Root
- Resin
- Resin, Acrylic
- Resin-based Composite
- Resin Bonded Bridge
- Resin Filling
- Resorb
- Restoration
- Restorations
- Restorative Dentistry
- Retail Store Dentistry
- Retained Root
- Retainer
- Retrograde Filling
- Retrospective Review
- Revision
- Ridge
- Risk Pool
- Root
- Root Canal
- Root Canal Therapy
- Root Canal Therapy (rct)
- Root Canal Treatment
- Root Caries
- Root Planing
- Root Resection
- Routes Of Administration
- Routine Teeth Cleaning
- Rubber Dam
- Rugae
- Sagittal Plane
- Saliva
- Saliva Ejector
- Salivary Gland
- Salivary Glands
- Scaling
- Schedule Of Allowances
- Schedule Of Benefits
- Sealant
- Second-opinion Program
- Secondary Dentin
- Secondary Plan
- Secondary Teeth
- Sedation Dentist
- Sedation Dentistry
- Sedative Filling
- Self-funded Plan
- Self Insurance
- Semi-precision Attachment
- Service Corporations
- Sextant
- Sialodochoplasty
- Sialography
- Sialolithotomy
- Sinuses
- Site
- Sjögren’s Syndrome
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Aponea
- Sleep Dentistry
- Socket
- Soft Palate
- Somatic
- Space Maintainer
- Special Patient
- Specification No. 3950
- Spillway
- Splint
- Staining
- Statistically-based Utilization Review
- Stomatitis
- Stomatology
- Stop-loss
- Stress Breaker
- Study Model
- Study Modeldiagnostic Cast
- Sublingual
- Sublingual Glands
- Submandibular
- Submandibular Glands
- Submucosa
- Succedaneous
- Succedaneous Tooth
- Sulcus
- Summary Plan Description
- Supergingival
- Supernumerary Teeth
- Surgical Template
- Suture
- Tartar
- Tartar (calculus)
- Tax Equity And Fiscal Responsibility Act Of 1982 (tefra)
- Teeth Stains
- Teeth Whitening
- Teething
- Temporary Removable Denture
- Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
- Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (tmd Or Tmjd)
- Temporomandibular Joint (tmj)
- Temporomandibular (tmj)
- Termination Date
- Therapeutic
- Third Molar
- Third Molars
- Third-party
- Third-party Administrator (tpa)
- Third-party Payer
- Tissue Conditioning
- Titanium And Titanium Alloys
- Title Xix
- Tmd
- Tmj
- Tmj Syndrome
- Tomography
- Tooth Abrasion
- Tooth Abscess
- Tooth Bounded Space
- Tooth Bud
- Tooth Decay
- Tooth Extraction
- Toothache
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Topical
- Torus
- Tracheotomy
- Transdermal
- Transitional
- Transitional Dentition
- Transmucosal
- Transosteal (transosseous)
- Transplantation
- Transplantation Of Tooth
- Transseptal
- Transverse Ridge
- Treatment Plan
- Trench Mouth
- Triangular Ridge
- Trifurcation
- Trismus
- Tubercle
- Tuberosity
- Tuberosity Reduction
- Type 1 Individual Provider
- Type 2 Organization Provider
- Ultrasonic
- Unbundling Of Procedures
- Unerupted
- Unerupted Tooth
- Unilateral
- Universal/national Tooth Numbering System
- Universal Precautions
- Upcode
- Usual, Customary And Reasonable Fees
- Usual Fee
- Utilization
- Utilization Management
- Utilization Review, Statistically Based
- Veneer
- Veneers
- Ventral
- Vertical Bitewing
- Vertical Dimension
- Vestibuloplasty
- Viral Culture
- Virgin Teeth
- Vital Pulpotomy
- Waiting Period
- Waterlase Dental Laser
- Wax Pattern
- Whitening
- Wisdom Teeth
- Wisdom Tooth
- Worker’s Compensation
- X-ray
- Xerostomia
- Yeast
- Zinc
- Zoom Whitening
- Zygomatic Bone