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| localized collection of pus in the tissue |
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| teeth that are next to each other |
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| pertaining to the crown portion of a tooth |
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| silk or nylon thread used to remove plaque interproximally |
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| to protect from hot or cold |
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| when the maxillary and mandibular teeth are biting together |
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| when a biller submits a treatment plan to the carrier for a pre-treatment estimate |
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| a facing of porcelain or composite |
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| advanced appointment system |
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| also known as the continuing appointment sytem, an appointment is made at the time of the patient's last visit |
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| an intra-oral film showing the upper and lower posterior teeth in a biting relationship and it also shows interproximal decay |
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| current dental terminology |
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| colored metal file signal is attached to the recall card the first time the patient is placed on recall |
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| combination recall system |
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| also known as the complete recall system, it combines written notices and the telephone to remind patients of their visits |
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| 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 |
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| all lines in the letter begin flush with the left margin |
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| this film shows all teeth and tissues on one single film |
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| the process of reminding patients that it is time to return for a check-up or follow-up visit |
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| initials of the individual who dictated the letter should be in uppercase letters with the initials of the typist in lowercase letters |
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| the opening greeting and should refer to the name and title of the receiver, it is followed by a colon |
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