Hello, my name is Kenley, I'm 18 years old and I'm studying for a degree in natural sciences, a very demanding course of study. Thanks to this glossary, I'll be able to find the definitions of many objects in English, which will greatly facilitate my work if I have English-speaking patients. This glossary is also intended for future dentists who will need to know the English terminology for these objects.
amalgam
noun
An alloy of mercury with another metal, especially one used for dental fillings.
Example: The dentist is going to put an amalgam filling in my teeth.
fr: amalgame
anesthesia
noun
Insensitivity to pain, especially as artificially induced by the administration of gases or the injection of drugs before surgical operations.
Example: Anesthesia is always necessary for major surgical procedures.
fr: anesthésie
cavity
noun
An empty space within a solid object, in particular the human body.
Example: Measurement of the length of the right glenoid cavity also revealed male characteristics.
fr: cavité
curing lamp
noun
A curing lamp is a specialized device that emits ultraviolet (UV) or LED light to trigger polymerization, a chemical process that transforms liquid coatings, gels, or adhesives into hard, solid, and durable materials.
Example: The dentist used a dental curing light to polymerize the tooth-colored filling.
fr: lampe à polymériser
dental braces
noun
Dental braces are orthodontic devices used to align, straighten, and position teeth to improve oral health, function, and aesthetics.
Example: The dentist asked me to wear braces because my teeth are not aligned.
fr: broches
dental drill
noun
A dental drill is a high-speed, handheld, motorized instrument used by dentists to remove decayed tooth material, enamel, and dentin, as well as shaping, polish, and clean teeth.
Example: I'm going to operate on you with the dental drill.
fr: perceuse dentaire
dental X-rays machines
phrase
Dental X-rays machines are specialized Diagnostic Imaging devices that emit low-level, controlled radiation to create images of teeth, bones, and surrounding tissues.
Example: Dental X-rays machines help dentists see problems that are not visible to the naked eye.
fr: appareils à rayons X dentaires
gums
noun
A viscous secretion of some trees and shrubs that hardens on drying but is soluble in water, and from which adhesives and other products are made.
Example: Notions in the body including maintaining healthy gums and teeth, aiding in mineral absorption.
fr: gencives
gutter
noun
A gutter is a removable, custom-fitted plastic appliance designed to protect teeth from bruxism or to straighten teeth.
Example: Flint's poem presents the Beggar'in the gutter' as he would be seen by a passer-by.
fr: gouttière
mouth mirror
noun
A mouth mirror is an essential, long-handled dental instrument featuring a small, often concave, round mirror head.
Example: I often use a mouth mirror to observe people's teeth.
fr: miroir buccal
periodontal
adjective
Relating to or affecting the structures surrounding and supporting the teeth.
Example: The degree of dental disease has resulted in periodontal disease and the resorption of alveolar archeology.
fr: parodontie
probe
noun
A blunt-ended surgical instrument used for exploring a wound or part of the body.
Example: Able to the size of an atom they were utilized to probe crystalline structures on the atomic level.
fr: sonde
saliva aspirator
noun
A saliva aspirator is a low-volume, flexible, tube-like dental suction device used to continuously remove saliva, blood, and water from a patient's mouth during procedures to maintain a dry, clear, and comfortable field.
Example: The saliva ejector made my mouth very dry.
fr: aspirateur à salive
syringe
noun
A tube with a nozzle and piston or bulb for sucking in and ejecting liquid in a thin stream, used for cleaning wounds or body cavities, or fitted with a hollow needle for injecting or withdrawing fluids.
Example: Ker and taking 2mL of the degassed drink by micro syringe placing this into a 50mL volumetric flask.
fr: seringue
ultrasonic descales
noun
Ultrasonic descaling uses high-frequency sound waves and liquid cavitation to remove stubborn deposits like calculus from teeth or mineral scale from industrial parts.
Example: The dental hygienist used an ultrasonic descales to gently remove hardened tartar from the patient's gum line, using water irrigation to flush away bacteria and debris.
