Dental health glossary
Dental Health Hi, my name is Shaina-Ashley. I am enrolled in the Springboard to a DCS program at Ahuntsic College. I am currently working on completing the prerequisites for the dental hygiene program, which I plan to enter in the upcoming fall semester. Here a glossary of 20 words with punctuation that will help you to have a better understanding on dentistry terms. Abrasion Noun Tooth wear caused by improper brushing or excessively forceful use of toothpicks or floss. Example: This plaque is subject to frequent abrasion by the tongue and by the cheeks. en: abrasion Your browser does not support the audio element. Antiseptic Noun A chemical agent that can be applied to living tissue to destroy germs. Example: Patients with compromised immune systems must be treated in aseptic environments. en: antiseptique Your browser does not support th...