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This HOSA Dental Terminology Study Guide is designed to help students preparing for the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) dental terminology exam in 2025/2026. The guide includes a comprehensive review of key dental terms, anatomy, procedures, and medical abbreviations used in the dental field. It covers terminology related to oral health, treatments, diagnostic tools, and patient care, providing definitions and practical examples. Ideal for HOSA participants, dental students, and those looking to enhance their knowledge of dental terminology for exams and clinical practice.

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Maximum Permissible highest rate of radiation exposure
Dose (MPD)

Roentgen (R) basic unit of exposure to radiation; C/kg

Rad (radiation absorbed unit of absorbed radiation; Gy
dose)

Rem (roentgen equivalent unit of radiation needed to produced same biological
measure) effect of one R; Sv

Erythema Dose radiation overdose that produces redness of the skin

device to measure the amount of stray/secondary
Dosimeter
radiation

Lead Barriers, Shields device that blocks out scattered radiation

device used for practice in learning radiation-
Phantom
exposure techniques; Dexter

Verbal or written words that are agreed on in an
Express Contract
established contract

To place calcium hydroxide or glass ionomer in cavity
Liner applicator
preparation.

Amalgam plugger used to pack amalgam into tooth




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, the process where ALL forms of life are completely
destroyed. This includes all microorganisms; bacteria,
Sterilize
fungi, viruses and bacterial spores. (Eg - autoclave,
chemical vapor sterilization and dry heat sterilization)

the process where SOME forms of microorganisms
Disinfect are destroyed. it does not destroy spores and
resistant viruses.

the process that cleans and destroys FEW
Sanitize
microorganisms

Distal farthest from the midline

process of removing pulp of a tooth and filling it with
Root Canal Therapy
an inert material.

palate hard and soft tissue forming the roof of the mouth

Broad-spectrum activity capable of killing a wide variety of microbes

any visible organic debris, blood saliva and other
Bioburden
body fluids

a tooth that has not pushed through the gum and
Unerupted tooth
assumed its correct position in the dental arch

quadrant 1/2 of one dental arch

abfraction loss of tooth surface in cervical area

ameloblast enamel forming cells

area from which the ramus ascends on the lower
angle of the mandible
border of the mandible

apex root end of tooth

device used to hold radiation film in mouth for
biteblock
exposure

biteloop encircles periapical film

buccinator principal cheek muscle

cnaliculi small channels or canals may be present in cementum

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