Glossary of Dental Terms
A handy reference
Common Dental Terms
We’ve put together this handy reference guide of terms you might hear when speaking with your dentist or support staff.
Please don’t hesitate to ask your dental care provider for clarification. We’re here to help make your experience as pleasant as possible!
A handy reference
Common Dental Terms
We’ve put together this handy reference guide of terms you might hear when speaking with your dentist or support staff.
Please don’t hesitate to ask your dental care provider for clarification. We’re here to help make your experience as pleasant as possible!
A handy reference
Common Dental Terms
We’ve put together this handy reference guide of terms you might hear when speaking with your dentist or support staff.
Please don’t hesitate to ask your dental care provider for clarification. We’re here to help make your experience as pleasant as possible!
Enamel
Hard tissue covering the portion of tooth above the gum line.
Endodontist
A specialist who treats injuries, diseases and infections of the tooth pulp (nerve chamber).
Epidemiology
The study of the incidence of disease in a population.
Eruption
The process of teeth protruding through the gums.
Exfoliate
The process of shedding deciduous (baby) teeth.
Exodontia
The practice of dental extractions.
Explorer
A sharp instrument used to detect decay on the surface of teeth.
Extraction
Removal of a tooth.
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