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Bis in die; Latin term for 'twice a day', used in prescription writing.

Clinical Attachment Loss; the loss of the connective tissue attachment of the tooth.

Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth; a measurement index for dental caries in epidemiology.

Full Mouth X-ray; a series of dental x-rays to get a comprehensive view of all the teeth.

Root Canal Therapy; a treatment for removing the pulp of a tooth to eliminate infection.

Orthopantomogram; a panoramic X-ray of the upper and lower jaw.

Periapical; pertaining to the area around the apex of a tooth.

Personal Protective Equipment; equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious injuries and illnesses.

Guided Tissue Regeneration; a surgical procedure in periodontology to regenerate periodontal ligament, alveolar bone, and cementum.

Doctor of Dental Surgery; a degree held by dentists after completing dental school.

Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry or Doctor of Dental Medicine; equivalent to DDS, a degree held by dentists.

Registered Dental Hygienist; a licensed dental professional who specializes in preventive oral health.

Temporomandibular Joint; the joint connecting the lower jawbone to the skull.

Vertical Dimension of Occlusion; the upper and lower teeth’s position when the mouth is closed and the teeth are biting together.

Centric Relation; the jaw's position when the joints are in their most orthopedically stable position.

Decay Index; a standardized score used to describe the level of tooth decay.

Oral Hygiene; the practice of keeping the mouth clean to prevent dental disorders.

Quater in die; a Latin term for 'four times a day', used in prescription writing.

Minimal Intervention Dentistry; a modern dental practice designed to conserve healthy tooth structure.

Blood Pressure; the pressure of the blood in the circulatory system, often measured in dental settings preoperative and postoperative.

General Dental Practitioner; the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages who takes responsibility for the diagnosis, treatment, management, and overall coordination of services to meet patients' oral health needs.

Mesio-occlusal; a type of dental restoration that involves the mesial and occlusal surfaces of the tooth.

Disto-occlusal; a type of dental restoration that involves the distal and occlusal surfaces of the tooth.

Mesio-occluso-distal; a type of dental restoration that involves the mesial, occlusal, and distal surfaces of a tooth.

Complete Blood Count; a blood test that can provide important information about the kinds of cells in the blood, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It may be done preoperatively in some dental procedures.

Extra-Oral Examination; a visual and tactile assessment of the face, neck, lips, and other areas outside the mouth.

Intra-Oral Examination; a comprehensive assessment conducted inside the mouth to check the health of the teeth, palate, gums, and other soft tissues.

Scaling and Root Planing; a deep cleaning procedure used to treat periodontal disease by removing plaque and tartar from the tooth surfaces and cleaning the roots of the teeth.

Nil Per Os; a Latin phrase that translates to 'nothing by mouth', used to give instructions to refrain from eating or drinking before certain medical or dental procedures.

Date of Eruption; the date when a tooth emerges through the gums and becomes visible in the mouth.

Primary Chronic Gingival Disease of Childhood; a classification of periodontal disease seen in children that is unrelated to systemic disease and characterized by localized or generalized gingival inflammation.

Intravenous; an administration route for medication or fluids through a vein, sometimes used in dental sedation.

Local Anesthesia; medication used to prevent pain in a specific area of the mouth during dental treatment.