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