TUSDM DENTAL DICTIONARY
Plain Language Definitions of Dental Terminology
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A
Abfraction
Abrasion
Abscess
Abutment
Alginate
Aligner(s)
Alveolar Bone
Amalgam
Amalgam Tattoo
Analgesia, Analgesics
Angular Cheilitis
Ankyloglossia
Ankylosis
Anterior Open Bite
Aphagia
Apicoectomy
Apthous ulcer
Attrition
Avulsion
B
Early Childhood Caries (ECC) (also known as Baby Bottle Tooth Decay)
Bicuspids (Premolars)
Biopsy
Bite Adjustment
Bitewing
Bleaching Trays
Bone Graft
Braces
Bridge
Bruxism
C
Calculus
Candidiasis (Oral Thrush)
Canine
Caries/Cavity
Cariogenic
Cavitron
Cementum
Cleft Lip
Cleft Palate
Cold Sore
Composite
Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT)
Consepsis
Craze lines
Crossbite
Crown (Cap)
D
Decay
Deciduous Teeth
Dehiscence
Dental Radiology
Dentin
Dentist
Denture
Diastema
Doctor of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.)
Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.)
Dry Mouth
Dry Socket
Dysphagia
Dysphonia
E
Edema
Enamel
Endodontic Disease
Endodontics
Endodontist
Epulis Fissuratum
Erosion
Eruption
Erythema
Exostosis
Extracting Forceps
Extraction
Extraoral
F
Flipper
Fluoride, Fluoride Varnish
Fenestration
Fluorosis
Fistula
Fordyce Spots
G
Gemination
General Dentist
Geographic Tongue
Gingiva
Gingivectomy
Gingivitis
Graft
Grinding
Gum recession
H
Hairy tongue
Halitosis
Handpiece
Hard Palate
Hygienist
Hyperplasia
Hypodontia
Hyposalivation
I
Immediate Denture
Implant Bridge
Impacted tooth
Implant
Implant Overdenture
Impression
Incisor
Infection
Inflammation
Inlay
Intrusion
J
K
L
Lesion
Leukoplakia
Linea alba
Local Anesthesia
M
Macrodontia
Macule
Malignant Lesion
Malocclusion
Mamelons
Mandible
Maxilla
Microcavitations
Microdontia
Mixed Dentition
Mobility
Molar
Mucogingival Defect
Mulberry Molars
N
Night Guard
Nitrous Oxide
O
Occlusal Guard
Occlusion
Odontogenic Infection
Onlay
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oral Appliance
Oral Cavity
Oral Medicine
Oral Pathology
Orthodontics
Orthodontist
Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Osteomyelitis
Overbite
Overhang
Overjet
P
Panoramic
Papule
Parulis
Pediatric Dentistry
Pedodontist
Peg Lateral
Periapical
Pericoronitis
Periodontal Pocket
Periodontics
Periodontal Maintenance
Periodontal Pocket
Periodontist
Periodontitis
Plaque
Porcelain Fused to Metal (PFM) Crown
Post and Core
Premolar
Prophylaxis
Prosthodontics
Pulp
Pulp Necrosis
Pulpitis
Pulpotomy
Purulence
Q
R
Radiograph
Referred Pain
Removable Partial Denture
Resorption
Restoration
Root Canal Therapy
Root Planing
Rubber Dam
S
Saliva
Scaling and Root Planing
Sealant
Silver Diamine Fluoride
Sinusitis
Sinus Lift
Sjogren’s Syndrome
Soft Palate
Splinting
Staining
Supernumerary tooth
Suppuration
Suture
T
Tartar
Staining (Tooth Discoloration)
Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD)
Tongue
Tooth Number
Topical Anesthetic
Tori
Trismus
U
Underbite
V
Veneer
W
White Spot Lesion
Whitening Trays
Wisdom teeth (3rd Molars)
X
Xerostomia (Dry Mouth)
X-ray (panoramic, periapical, bitewing, occlusal)
Y
Z
Leukoplakia
Definition
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Causes
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Symptoms
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Treatment
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