20 The topic of this glossary is dental words that can be use frequently at work. It will be a big part of your day to work with tools or to use the words. You may need to ask for a missing tool. So, you will certainly need to know names and pronunciations terms
This glossary was made for new students in the Dental care field in an English Cegep or anyone who wants to improve their English. It was made especially for students who did their whole High school in French and have a small knowledge of the kind of words dental care students use. This glossary of twenty terms was made with some internet search. Now with one scroll you can learn words without having to search them up.
abscess
noun
A swollen area within body tissue, containing an accumulation of pus.
Example: My patient told me that he might have an ABSCESS in his mouth, but I need to check first.
en: abcès
Amalgam
noun
A mixture or blend.
Example: To repair this tooth I needed to make an AMALGAM.
en: amalgame
buccal
adjective
Relating to the mouth.
Example: We only had one third molar which was impacted and coming out the BUCCAL side.
en: buccal(e)
cyst
noun
In the body, a membranous sac or cavity of abnormal character containing fluid.
Example: A CYST can stay for many years if it is not treated.
en: kyste
dental braces
noun
Dental braces straighten your teeth and correct a wide range of orthodontic issues, such as: Crooked teeth. Crowded teeth. Gapped teeth.
Example: Before starting out as a dentist, I wore DENTAL BRACES for many years to get my teeth straight.
en: appareil dentaire
dental crown
noun
The part of a tooth projecting from the gum.
Example: I had to put a DENTAL CROWN on a damage tooth.
en: couronne dentaire
dental drill
noun
A dental drill or dental hand piece is a hand-held, mechanical instrument used to perform a variety of common dental procedures, including removing decay, polishing fillings, performing cosmetic dentistry, and altering prostheses.
Example: There was a patient with an oral issue that required the use of a DENTAL DRILL.
en: fraise dentaire
dental implant
noun
A dental implant is a metal post that replaces the root portion of a missing tooth.
Example: I had an DENTAL IMPLANT removed and replaced today.
en: implant dentaire
dental insurance
noun
Dental insurance means insurance coverage for dental procedures, but this does not include cosmetic dentistry.
Example: Every patient first visit starts with one question. Do you have a DENTAL INSURANCE?
en: assurance dentaire
dental Syringe
noun
A dental syringe is a used by dentists for the injection of an anesthetic. It consists of a breech-loading syringe fitted with a sealed cartridge containing an anesthetic solution.
Example: The procedure was perfectly realized, but it was hard for me to use the DENTAL SYRINGE for the first time.
en: seringue dentaire
denture
noun
A removable plate or frame holding one or more artificial teeth.
Example: People tend to assume that only old people wore a DENTURE, but many other ages groups wear them too.
en: dentier
gingivitis
noun
Inflammation of the gums.
Example: A patient with a terrible case of GINGIVITIS came in today.
en: gingivite
gums
noun
The firm area of flesh around the roots of the teeth in the upper or lower jaw.
Example: This patient GUMS are bleeding so much. He obviously doesn't floss his teeth properly.
en: gencive
molds
noun
An impression of your mouth used to create dentures, crowns, or dental appliances.
Example: To make braces for my patient, I need to start by making a MOLD of their mouth.
en: moules
mouth mirror
noun
A mouth mirror is a long-handled dental mirror for inspecting the teeth and gum.
Example: A MOUTH MIRROR is a very great tool. Inside a mouth is not a place we can see easily.
en: miroir buccal
saliva ejector
noun
A narrow tubular device providing suction to draw saliva, blood, and debris from the mouth of a dental patient in order to maintain a clear operative field.
Example: You don't have to worry about your patient excess of saliva. You can use the SALIVA EJECTOR for that.
en: éjecteur de salive
scaler
noun
A dental instrument for removing tartar from teeth.
Example: There is too much tartar under this tooth, but I need extra care to get rid of it because it is an infected tooth. I can surely use the help of a SCALER for that.
en: écailleur
scalping and root planing
phrase
Scaling and root planing is a deep cleaning below the gumline used to treat gum disease.
Example: I made an appointment for his SCALPING AND ROOT PLANING today.
en: scalping et surfaçage radiculaire
tooth decay
noun
Decay of the outer surface of a tooth as a result of bacterial action.
Example: A TOOTH DECAY can be too infected to be saved. Sometimes, we need to take the tooth out.
en: carie dentaire
tooth whitening
phrase
Teeth whitening is a cosmetic procedure that is used to make the surface of the teeth appear whiter.
Example: Every single one of my patients asks me what kind of toothpaste I use to make my teeth so white. The secret is TOOTH WHITENING.
