Dental Assistant

Certified Dental Technician

Dental laboratory technician who passes the proper written examination

dental assistant

Oral healthcare professional trained to provide supportive procedures for the dentist and for patients

Dental public health

The science and art of preventing and controlling dental diseases and promoting dental health through organized community efforts.

Endodontics

Dental specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the pulp

Oral and maxillofacial radiology

use of imaging to diagnose head and neck diseases

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Dental surgical specialty that diagnoses and treats conditions of the mouth, face, jaws, and associated areas.

Oral pathology

Dental specialty that diagnoses and treats diseases of the oral structures

orthodontics

alignment or straightening of the teeth

Prosthodontics

Replacement of natural teeth with artificial teeth or dentures

Act of Omission

failure to act

Contract Law

the body of law that governs contract enforcement

Dental auxiliary

Dental assistants, dental hygienists, and dental laboratory technicians

patient of record

a compilation of a patient's health information; the patient record is the only permanent legal document that details the dental assistant's interactions with the patient

Tort Law

Law that deals with harm to a person or a person's property.

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