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Dental Insurance
Week 2
27
Health Care
Not Applicable
09/20/2010

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Term
abscess
Definition
localized collection of pus in the tissue
Term
adjacent
Definition
teeth that are next to each other
Term
bruxism
Definition
grinding teeth
Term
caries
Definition
decay, cavities
Term
coronal
Definition
pertaining to the crown portion of a tooth
Term
edentulous
Definition
without teeth
Term
floss
Definition
silk or nylon thread used to remove plaque interproximally
Term
insulator
Definition
to protect from hot or cold
Term
mastication
Definition
chewing
Term
occlusion
Definition
when the maxillary and mandibular teeth are biting together
Term
predetermination
Definition
when a biller submits a treatment plan to the carrier for a pre-treatment estimate
Term
veneer
Definition
a facing of porcelain or composite
Term
FMX
Definition
full mouth x-rays
Term
GR
Definition
gold restoration
Term
advanced appointment system
Definition
also known as the continuing appointment sytem, an appointment is made at the time of the patient's last visit
Term
bitewing
Definition
an intra-oral film showing the upper and lower posterior teeth in a biting relationship and it also shows interproximal decay
Term
CDT
Definition
current dental terminology
Term
color tagged system
Definition
colored metal file signal is attached to the recall card the first time the patient is placed on recall
Term
combination recall system
Definition
also known as the complete recall system, it combines written notices and the telephone to remind patients of their visits
Term
date line
Definition
refers to the month, day and year the letter was written; always spell out the month, and the year should be in a 4-digit form
Term
full block letter style
Definition
all lines in the letter begin flush with the left margin
Term
panoramic
Definition
this film shows all teeth and tissues on one single film
Term
recall
Definition
the process of reminding patients that it is time to return for a check-up or follow-up visit
Term
reference initials
Definition
initials of the individual who dictated the letter should be in uppercase letters with the initials of the typist in lowercase letters
Term
salutation
Definition
the opening greeting and should refer to the name and title of the receiver, it is followed by a colon
Term
FTX
Definition
fluoride treatment
Term
PA
Definition
preparatory appointment
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