Dentist is one who is skilled in and licensed to practice the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, jaws, and mouth and who makes and inserts false teeth.
Dentist English Vocabulary Words for Kids
| Word | Meaning |
| Edentulous | lacking teeth |
| Xerostomia | Unusual dry mouth that causes reduced saliva flow, dry mouth can lead to cavities. |
| Premolar | A tooth with two cusps or points |
| Tartar | Incrustation that occurs in the teeth and gums |
| Periodontal Disease | A disease that affects the gums and bone and around the teeth |
| Decay | phenomenon of rotting |
| Maxilla | A jaw of vertebrates that is attached to cranium |
| Periodontist | A dentist who specializes in gum disease and other structures around the teeth |
| Orthodontia | The dental branch is responsible for preventing or correcting dental malformations |
| Bicuspid | Having two cusps or points (especially a molar tooth) |
| Sealant | The type of closure used to build a solid coating in a hollow area |
| Malocclusion | A condition in which opposing teeth do not mesh properly. It can lead to gum disease. |
| Posterior | located at or near the end of a structure |
| Overbite | Condition in which the upper teeth are irregularly stretched over the lower teeth |
| Prophylaxis | Disease prevention |
| Buildup | The act of collection |
| Gum | Jaw tissue that surrounds the bases of the teeth |
| Gag Reflex | A normal reflex that involves retching |
| Dental Anatomy | A branch of gross anatomy related to dental morphology |
| Dental Amalgam | A mixture of mercury containing another metal (usually silver) used by dentists to fill cavities; with the exception of iron and platinum all mercury-soluble metals and chemists call the resulting mercury compounds as amalgam. |
| Carious | (Dental) affected by cavities or decay |
| Labial | Of or relating to the lips |
| Incisor | Tooth for cutting or grinding |
| Enamel | Any smooth glossy cover such as ceramic glaze |
| Bruxism | involuntarily or unconsciously clenching or grinding the teeth, typically during sleep |
| Abscessed Tooth | An abscess is a common type in the tissue around the tooth |
| Pulp | The soft inner part of a tooth |
| Impacted Tooth | infected tooth |
| Gingivitis | bacterial infection which results in inflammation of the gums |
| Temporomandibular Joint | The joint between the head of the lower jaw and the temporal bone |
| Crown | Part of the tooth above the gums covered with enamel |
| Palate | The surface of the mouth separates the mouth cavities and the nose |
| Salivary Gland | Any three pairs of glands in the mouth and digestive system that secrete saliva for digestion |
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