Hi, my name is Francesca this glossary is for people that are interested in the dental field and would like to learn some new terms
assist
verb
to give support or help
Example: She decided to assist the chef
dental floss
noun and adjective
Dental floss is a cord of thin filaments used in interdental cleaning to remove food and dental plaque from between teeth or places a toothbrush has difficulty reaching or is unable to reach.[1] Its regular use as part of oral cleaning is designed to maintain oral health.
Example: I use a dental floss everytime after eating
dentist
noun
a person qualified to treat the diseases and conditions that affect the teeth and gums, especially the repair and extraction of teeth and the insertion of artificial ones.
Example: The assistant help's the dentist
descaling
noun
Dental scaling is essential to minimize any risk of gingivitis, periodontal disease, caries, and halitosis (bad breath).
Example: The dental hygienist is descaling my teeth
diagnosis
noun
the identification of the nature of an illness or other problem by examination of the symptoms.
Example: the doctor diagnosis that I was sick
disease
noun
a disorder of structure or function in a human, animal, or plant, especially one that produces specific signs or symptoms or that affects a specific location and is not simply a direct result of physical injury.
Example: Not taking your dental hygiene serious can cause gum disease
fluoride
noun
sodium fluoride or another fluorine-containing salt added to water supplies or toothpaste in order to reduce tooth decay.
Example: toothpaste contains fluoride
focus
verb
to concentrate:
Example: The dog is focus on is food
holistic
adjective
characterized by comprehension of the parts of something as intimately interconnected and explicable only by reference to the whole.
Example: You are very holistic!
hygiene
noun
conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially through cleanliness.
independent
noun
the state or quality of being independent. freedom from the control, influence, support, aid, or the like, of others.
Example: You need to be indepent for certain job
maintain
noun
the act of maintaining
Example: I maintain my things
patient
adjective
able to accept or tolerate delays, problems, or suffering without becoming annoyed or anxious.
Example: You need to be patient in life
prevent
verb
keep (something) from happening or arising.
Example: flossing prevent from cavities
toothbrush
noun
a small brush with a long handle, used for cleaning the teeth.
Example: Every morning, after waking up, I got in the bathroom to clean my teeth with my toothbrush
x-ray
noun
an image produced on a sensitive plate or film by X-rays, gamma rays, or similar radiation, and typically used in medical examination.
