A
ADA (American Dental Association)
B
Burs
C
Canker sore – See apthous ulcer.
Cementation
Composite filling (also known as resin fillings.)
Contouring
Cusps
Cuspids
D
E
Explorer – tool
F
Fluorosis
G
Gingiva
Gum disease – Also called periodontal disease.
H
Halitosis – Also called bad breath.
I
Impacted teeth
Incisor
Inlay
L
Laminate veneer
Loupe – micro glasses
Laser, Dental
M
Malocclusion
Mandible
Maxilla
Molar
Mouth guards
Mouth Mirror
N
Nerves
Nitrous Oxide – Also known as laughing gas.
O
Onlay
Orthodontics
Overdenture
P
Palate
Partial denture
Pediatric Dentistry
Periodontal disease
Periodontist
Permanent teeth – Also called adult teeth.
Posterior teeth – Also called the back teeth.
Primary teeth -Also called baby teeth or temporary teeth.
Probe, Dental
Prophylaxis
Prosthodontics
Pulp
R
Receding gum
Recontouring
Resin filling – Also called a composite filling.
Root canal – See also Endodontics
S
Sealant
T
TMJ – Temporomandibular joint disorder
Tarter – also called calculus
V
Veneer
W
Wisdom tooth
X
X-Ray
