National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Federal agency that is non-regulatory and provides national and worldwide leadership to prevent work-related illnesses and injury.
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
One of the world's foremost research centers.
neutral position
Position when the body is properly aligned and the distribution of weight throughout the spine is equal.
Nonmaleficence
of no harm to the patient.
normal horizontal reach
Reach created by a sweep of the forearm with the upper arm held at the side.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Federal regularory agency whose mission is to ensure the safety and health of America's workers by setting and enforcing standards.
oral and maxillofacial radiology
Dental specialty that deals with the diagnosis of disease through various forms of imaging.
Oral and Macillofacial Surgery
Dental surgical specialty that diagnose and treat conditions of the mouth, face, and upper jaw.
oral pathology
Dental specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the oral structures.
Organization for Safety and Asepsis Procedures (OSAP)
The premier infection control agency in the United States.
orthodontics
Specialty within dentistry that focuses on preventing, intercepting, and correcting skeletal and dental problems.
patient of record
Individual who has been examined and diagnosed by the dentist and has had treatment planned.