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Build a strong foundation in dental hygiene terminology with beginner-friendly study materials covering essential dental terms, oral anatomy, tooth structures, periodontal terminology, preventive care, instruments, clinical procedures, infection control, and common dental abbreviations. This resource provides organized definitions, study notes, practice questions, and review content to help dental hygiene students understand key vocabulary and prepare effectively for coursework and exams.

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, Amalgam silver filing




Anesthesia The loss of sensation, especially loss of tactile sensitivity with or without loss of
consciousness



Anterior Teeth Front teeth-there are 6 of either arch




Baseline Values at the beginning of a study before any treatment has begun




Bicuspid Premolars or a tooth having two cusps or rounded parts




Bridge A fixed replacement for missing teeth comprised of a false tooth or teeth in between
two crowns.



Buccal Facial- The outer surfaces of premolars and molars (posterior teeth) facing towards
the cheek; pertaining to the cheeks.



Calculus Tartar-hard calcium like deposits which form on the teeth




Canines Cuspids-sharp, pointed , tearing teeth




caries cavity or cavities-dental disease that refers to tooth decay




carious lesion an area of demineralized or decalcifies enamel




cementum Thin, calcified bone-like tissue covering the root of the tooth and providing an
attachment for periodontal fibers within the periodontal ligament

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