Dental Terminology

Ms. Zain Malkawi, MSDH

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• Oral

• Teeth

• Dental

• Pit and Fissures

• Diseases/ Health

• Prevention

• Promotion and education

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• Dental Caries

• Periodontal Diseases

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• Oral/ Dental Hygiene

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Professionally

Personally

• Bacterial plaque

• Dental calculus

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• Cosmetic Dentistry

• Restorations/ Fillings

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• Dental appliances

• Dental prostheses

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Partial DentureComplete Denture

• Oral surgery

• POI: Post Operative Instructions

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Important Topics…

Oral structure

Morphology of teeth

Eruption of teeth

Periodontium and oral mucosa

Dental caries

Periodontal diseases

Dental trauma and bruxisim

• Predisposing factors of Periodontal Diseases

Calculus

Dental discoloration

• Non – Carious Dental Lesions

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• Dental Sensitivity

• Bad Oral Habits and Oral Health

• Nutrition and Oral Health

• Smoking and Oral Health

• Halitosis : causes and prevention

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Prevention Methods of:

• Dental Caries

• Periodontal Diseases

• Malocclusion

• Oral Cancer

Oral Health and Special Links

• Systemic diseases

• Medications

• Hormonal Changes

• Patients with Special Needs

Oral and Post Operative Instructions

• After dental extraction

• For dental appliances and prostheses

• After minor and major oral surgery