80210000 Description

Dentistry is the practice of dental science. In most countries, to become a qualified dentist, one needs several years of training in a university (usually 4-5) and some practical experience working with actual patients' dentition. In Australia, graduating dentists have either a B.D.S. (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) or B.D.Sc degree (Bachelor of Dental Science). Specialties in dentistry such as orthodontics (straightening of teeth), oral and maxillofacial surgery, pedodontics (treatment for children), periodontics (treatment of gum disease), prosthodontics (replacement of missing teeth by prosthesis such as dentures, bridges and dental implants), conservative dentistry (restoration of existing teeth), endodontics (root canal therapy), dental public health (study of dental epidemiology and social health policies), forensic odontology (gathering and use of dental evidence in law), oral radiology and oral pathology (study of oral and dentally related diseases) would require usually between 2-3 years of further formal university training. Specialists in these fields might be designated registrable and can sometimes lay claim to exclusive titles such as orthodontist, oral surgeon, pedodontist, periodontist, prosthodontist upon satisfying certain local registry requirements. Other dental "specialties" exists where no post-graduate formal university training are required : cosmetic dentistry, dental implant, temperal-mandibular joint therapy. These usually require the attendance of one or more "hotel courses" that typically last for one to several days. There is usually no restriction for these dentists to call themselves specialists in these fields when the "specialist" titles are not restrictive and registrable titles controlled by the local dental licensing bodies.

SIC 80210000 Description

Establishments of licensed practitioners having the degree of D.M.D. or D.D.S. (or D.D.Sc.) and engaged in the practice of general or specialized dentistry, including dental surgery. Establishments operating as clinics of dentists are included in this industry.

• Clinics of dentists
• Dental surgeons, offices of
• Dentists, offices and clinics of
• Endodontists, offices of
• Oral pathologists, offices of
• Orthodontists, offices of
• Pathologists, oral: offices of
• Periodontists, offices of
• Prosthodontists, offices of

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Intranasal    IM) and appropriate monitoring. Regional Anesthesia: A term used for local anesthesia. See Local Anesthesia. Apicoectomy Removal of the tip of a tooth root. Benign The mild character of an illness or the non-malignant character of a neoplasm. Bicuspid A premolar tooth; a tooth with two cusps. Bilateral Occurring on    or pertaining to    both right and left sides. Biopsy Process of removing tissue for histologic evaluation. Bitewing radiographs X-rays used to reveal the crowns of several upper and lower teeth as they bite down. Bleaching A cosmetic dental procedure that whitens the teeth using a bleaching solution. Bonding A composite resin applied to a tooth to change its shape and/or color. Bonding also refers to how a filling    orthodontic appliance or some fixed partial dentures are attached to teeth. Bridge See Fixed Partial Denture and/or Removable Partial Denture. Bruxism Constant grinding or clenching of teeth during the day or while asleep. Calculus Hard deposit of mineralized material adhering to crowns and/or roots of teeth. Canal A relatively narrow tubular passage or channel. Root Canal: Space inside the root portion of a tooth containing pulp tissue. Cariogenic Promotes tooth decay. Caries Commonly used term for tooth decay. Cavity Decay in tooth caused by caries; also referred to as carious lesion. Cementum Hard connective tissue covering the tooth root. Cleft Lip Birth defect in which one or more fissures form in the upper lip    which takes place while the fetus is growing. Cleft Palate Congenital deformity resulting in lack of fusion of the soft and/or hard palate    either partial or complete. Clenching The clamping and pressing of the jaws and teeth together in centric occlusion    frequently associated with psychological stress or physical effort. Composite A dental restorative material made up of disparate or separate parts (e.g. resin and quartz particles). Conscious Sedation A state in which patients are awake and can breathe and swallow on their own but are less aware of what is taking place. Crown Anatomical Crown: That portion of tooth normally covered by    and including    enamel; Abutment Crown: Artificial crown serving for the retention or support of a dental prosthesis; Artificial Crown: Restoration covering or replacing the major part    or the whole of the clinical crown of a tooth; Clinical Crown: That portion of a tooth not covered by supporting tissues. Crown Lengthening: A surgical procedure exposing more tooth for restorative purposes by apically positioning the gingival margin and/or removing supporting bone. Cusp The pointed portion of the tooth. Cyst Pathological cavity    usually lined with epithelium    containing fluid or soft matter. Debridement Removing foreign matter or dead tissue. Decay The lay term for carious lesions in a tooth; decomposition of tooth structure. Dental Prophylaxis Scaling and polishing procedure performed to remove coronal plaque    calculus    and stains. Dental Prosthesis An artificial device that replaces one or more missing teeth. Dental Specialist A dentist who has received postgraduate training in one of the recognized dental specialties. DDS DMD Dentin That part of the tooth that is beneath enamel and cementum. Dentition The teeth in the dental arch. Permanent Dentition Refers to the permanent teeth in the dental arch. Deciduous Dentition Refers to the deciduous or primary teeth in the dental arch. Denture An artificial substitute for natural teeth and adjacent tissues. Denture Base The part of the denture that holds the artificial teeth and fits over the gums. Direct Restoration A restoration fabricated inside the mouth. Dry Mouth See Xerostomia Dry Socket Localized inflammation of the tooth socket following extraction due to infection or loss of blood clot; osteitis. Edentulous Toothless. Enamel Hard calcified tissue covering dentin of the crown of tooth. Endodontist A dental specialist who limits his/her practice to treating disease and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions. Erosion Wearing down of tooth structure    caused by chemicals (acids). Eruption When a tooth emerges or pushes through the gums. Evaluation Periodic Oral Evaluation: An evaluation performed on a patient of record to determine any changes in the patient’s dental and medical health status since a previous comprehensive or periodic evaluation. This may require interpretation of information acquired through additional diagnostic procedures. Report additional diagnostic procedures separately. Limited Oral Evaluation: Problem focused: an evaluation limited to a specific oral health problem. This may require interpretation of information acquired through additional diagnostic procedures. Definitive procedures may be required on the same date as the evaluation. Typically    patients receiving this type of evaluation have been referred for a specific problem and/or present with dental emergencies    trauma    acute infection    etc. Comprehensive Oral Evaluation: Typically used by a general dentist and/or a specialist when evaluating a patient comprehensively. It is a thorough evaluation and recording of the extraoral and intraoral hard and soft tissues. It may require interpretation of information acquired through additional diagnostic procedures. This would include the evaluation and recording of the patient’s dental and medical history and a general health assessment. It may typically include the evaluation and recording of dental caries    missing or unerupted teeth    restorations    occlusal relationships    periodontal conditions (including periodontal charting)    hard and soft tissue anomalies    etc. Comprehensive Periodontal Evaluation: Typically includes evaluation of periodontal conditions    probing and charting    evaluation and recording of the patient’s dental and medical history and general health assessment. It may include the evaluation and recording of dental caries    missing or unerupted teeth    restorations    occlusal relationships and oral cancer screening. Detailed And Extensive Oral Evaluation—Problem-Focused    By Report: A detailed and extensive problem-focused evaluation entails extensive diagnostic and cognitive modalities based on the findings of a comprehensive oral evaluation. Integration of more extensive diagnostic modalities to develop a treatment plan for a specific problem is required. The condition requiring this type of evaluation should be described and documented. Examples of conditions requiring this type of evaluation may include dentofacial anomalies    complicated perio-prosthetic conditions    complex temporomandibular dysfunction    facial pain of unknown origin    severe systemic diseases requiring multi-disciplinary consultation    etc. Re-Evaluation—Limited    Problem Focused (established patient; not post-operative visit): This includes assessing the status of a previously existing condition. Examples of conditions requiring this type of evaluation may include: A traumatic injury where no treatment was rendered but the patient needs follow-up monitoring; Evaluation for undiagnosed continuing pain: A soft tissue lesion requiring follow-up evaluation. Excision Surgical removal of bone or tissue. Extraction The process or act of removing a tooth or tooth parts. FADI: Fellow    Academy of Dentistry International FAGD: Fellow    Academy of General Dentistry Filling A lay term used for the restoring of lost tooth structure by using materials such as metal    alloy    plastic or porcelain. Fixed Appliances Orthodontic devices    commonly known as braces    that are bonded to the teeth to produce different tooth movements to help reposition teeth for orthodontic therapy. Fixed Partial Denture A fixed partial denture is a prosthetic replacement of one or more missing teeth cemented or attached to the abutment teeth or implant abutments adjacent to the space. Fracture The breaking of a part    especially of a bony structure; breaking of a tooth. Full-Mouth X-Rays A combination of 14 or more periapical and 4 bitewing films of the back teeth. This series of x-rays reveals all the teeth (their crowns and roots) and the alveolar bone around them. General Anesthesia A deep level of sedation in which patients lose consciousness    feel no pain    and have no memory of what is taking place around them. Gingiva Soft tissues overlying the crowns of unerupted teeth and encircling the necks of those that have erupted. Gingival Hyperplasia An overgrowth of gingival tissues. Gingivitis Inflammation of gingival tissue without loss of connective tissue. Gingivectomy The excision or removal of gingiva. Gingivoplasty Surgical procedure to reshape gingiva. Graft A piece of tissue or alloplastic material placed in contact with tissue to repair a defect or supplement a deficiency. Guided tissue regeneration (GTR) Procedure during flap surgery for periodontal disease in which a membrane is inserted between the alveolar bone and the bone graft to encourage the gum tissues to grow onto the alveolar bone. Currently there are no terms listed alphabetically under this letter. You can use the search function at the top of this page to find information that may exist in other locations on ADA.org. Imaging    Diagnostic This would include    but is not limited to    CAT scans    MRIs    photographs    radiographs    etc. Immediate Denture Prosthesis constructed for placement immediately after removal of remaining natural teeth. Impacted Tooth An unerupted or partially erupted tooth that is positioned against another tooth    bone    or soft tissue so that complete eruption is unlikely. Implant Material inserted or grafted into tissue. Dental Implant A device specially designed to be placed surgically within or on the mandibular or maxillary bone as a means of providing for dental replacement; endosteal (endosseous); eposteal (subperiosteal); transosteal (transosseous). Implantation    Tooth Placement of an artificial or natural tooth into an alveolus. Inlay An indirect intracoronal restoration; a dental restoration made outside of the oral cavity to correspond to the form of the prepared cavity    which is then luted into the tooth. Interproximal Between the teeth. Intraoral Inside the mouth. Intravenous Sedation Medications used intravenously (through the bloodstream) to produce varying levels of sedation. Jaw A common name for either the maxilla or the mandible. Currently there are no terms listed alphabetically under this letter. You can use the search function at the top of this page to find information that may exist in other locations on ADA.org. Labial Pertaining to or around the lip. Lesion An injury or wound; area of diseased tissue. Lingual Pertaining to or around the tongue; surface of the tooth directed toward the tongue; opposite of facial. MAGD: Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry Maintenance    Periodontal Therapy for preserving the state of health of the periodontium. Malignant Having the properties of dysplasia    invasion    and metastasis. Malocclusion Improper alignment of biting or chewing surfaces of upper and lower teeth. Maryland Bridge A type of fixed partial denture not requiring crowns. The prosthesis is bonded to the natural teeth to secure it. Maxilla The upper jaw. Molar Teeth posterior to the premolars (bicuspids) on either side of the jaw; grinding teeth    having large crowns and broad chewing surfaces. Mouthguard Device that fits over the teeth to prevent injury to the teeth    mouth or lips. May also refer to a device that prevents tooth grinding or treats temporomandibular disorders. Mucous Membrane Lining of the oral cavity as well as other canals and cavities of the body; also called “mucosa.” Currently there are no terms listed alphabetically under this letter. You can use the search function at the top of this page to find information that may exist in other locations on ADA.org. Obstructive Sleep Apnea A disorder in which breathing stops for short periods of time during sleep. Occlusal Pertaining to the biting surfaces of the premolar and molar teeth or contacting surfaces of opposing teeth or opposing occlusion rims. Occlusion Any contact between biting or chewing surfaces of maxillary (upper) and mandibular (lower) teeth. Onlay An indirect restoration made outside the oral cavity that overlays a cusp or cusps of the tooth    which is then luted to the tooth. Oral Pertaining to the mouth. Oral And Maxillofacial Surgeon A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the diagnosis    surgical and adjunctive treatment of diseases    injuries    deformities    defects and esthetic aspects of the oral and maxillofacial regions. Oral Mucosa The pink-red tissues that line the mouth. Orthodontist A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the interception and treatment of malocclusion of the teeth and their surrounding structures. Orthognathic Surgery Surgery performed to correct facial imbalances caused by abnormalities of the jaw bones. Osseointegration The process by which bone heals around an implant. Osteoplasty Surgical procedure that modifies the configuration of bone. Osteotomy Surgical cutting of bone. Overdenture A removable prosthetic device that overlies and may be supported by retained tooth roots or implants. Palate The hard and soft tissues forming the roof of the mouth that separates the oral and nasal cavities. Palliative Action that relieves pain but is not curative. Partial Denture Usually refers to a prosthetic device that replaces missing teeth; see Fixed Partial Denture or Removable Partial Denture. Parotid Glands Major salivary glands located in front of and below the ears. Patient An individual who has established a professional relationship with a dentist for the delivery of dental health care. For matters relating to communication of information and consent    this term includes the patient’s parent    caretaker    guardian    or other individual as appropriate under state law and the circumstances of the case. PC: Personal Corporation Pediatric Dentist A dental specialist whose practice is limited to treatment of children from birth through adolescence; formerly known as a pedodontist. Pedodontist See Pediatric Dentist. Pellicle A thin nonbacterial film from saliva that covers the teeth. Periapical X-Ray An x-ray that shows several entire teeth (crowns and roots) and includes a small amount of the periapical bone (surrounding the root tips). Periodontal Pertaining to the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth. Periodontal Abscess An infection in the gum pocket that can destroy hard and soft tissues. Periodontal Disease Inflammatory process of the gingival tissues and/or periodontal membrane of the teeth    resulting in an abnormally deep gingival sulcus    possibly producing periodontal pockets and loss of supporting alveolar bone. Periodontal Pocket Pathologically deepened gingival sulcus; a feature of periodontal disease. Periodontist A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the treatment of diseases of the supporting and surrounding tissues of the teeth. Periodontitis Inflammation and loss of the connective tissue of the supporting or surrounding structure of teeth with loss of attachment. Plaque A soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth composed largely of bacteria and bacterial derivatives. Post An elongated projection fitted and cemented within the prepared root canal    serving to strengthen and retain restorative material and/or a crown restoration. Posterior Refers to teeth and tissues towards the back of the mouth (distal to the canines): maxillary and mandibular premolars and molars. Precision Attachment Interlocking device    one component of which is fixed to an abutment or abutments and the other is integrated into a fixed or removable prosthesis in order to stabilize and/or retain it. Premedication The use of medications prior to dental procedures. Prophylaxis Scaling and polishing procedure performed to remove coronal plaque    calculus and stains. Prosthesis Artificial replacement of any part of the body. Prosthodontist A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the restoration of the natural teeth and/or the replacement of missing teeth with artificial substitutes. Pulp Connective tissue that contains blood vessels and nerve tissue which occupies the pulp cavity of a tooth. Pulp Cavity The space within a tooth which contains the pulp. Pulpectomy Complete removal of vital and non vital pulp tissue from the root canal space. Pulpotomy Surgical removal of a portion of the pulp with the aim of maintaining the vitality of the remaining portion by means of an adequate dressing; pulp amputation. Currently there are no terms listed alphabetically under this letter. You can use the search function at the top of this page to find information that may exist in other locations on ADA.org. Radiograph    An image produced by projecting radiation    as x-rays    on photographic film. Commonly called x-ray.    Ranula    A cyst that can develop under the tongue on the floor of the mouth.    Rebase    To replace the denture base.    Reline    To resurface the side of the denture that is in contact with the soft tissues of the mouth to make it fit more securely.    Removable Appliance    Removable orthodontic appliances used to effect simple tipping movements of one tooth or several.    Removable Partial Denture    A removable partial denture (removable bridge) is a prosthetic replacement of one or more missing teeth that can be removed by the patient.    Resorb    To dissolve.    Retainer    Orthodontic Retainer: Appliance to stabilize teeth following orthodontic treatment.    Prosthodontic Retainer: A part of a fixed partial denture that attaches a pontic to the abutment tooth    implant abutment    or implant.    Root    The anatomic portion of the tooth that is covered by cementum and is located in the alveolus (socket) where it is attached by the periodontal apparatus; radicular portion of tooth.    Root Canal

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The portion of the pulp cavity inside the root of a tooth; the chamber within the root of the tooth that contains the pulp.    Root Canal Therapy    The treatment of disease and injuries of the pulp and associated periradicular conditions.    Root Caries    Tooth decay that forms on the roots.    Root Planing    A procedure designed to remove microbial flora    bacterial toxins    calculus    and diseased cementum or dentin on the root surfaces and in the pocket.    Scaling    Removal of plaque    calculus    and stain from teeth.    Sealants    Plastic resin placed on the biting surfaces of molars to prevent bacteria from attacking the enamel and causing caries.    Sjogren’s Syndrome    An autoimmune disorder (mostly affecting older women) that is characterized by partial or complete cessation of saliva and tears. It can be associated with rheumatic disease    such as rheumatic arthritis    lupus    or scleroderma.    Splint    A device used to support    protect    or immobilize oral structures that have been loosened    replanted    fractured or traumatized. Also refers to devices used in the treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders.    Stomatitis    Inflammation of the membranes in the mouth.    Sublingual Glands    Major salivary glands located in the mucosa on the floor of the mouth.    Submandibular Glands    Walnut-sized major salivary glands located beneath the tongue.    Suture    Stitch used to repair incision or wound    Temporary Removable Denture    An interim prosthesis designed for use over limited period of time    Temporomandibular (TMJ)    The connecting hinge mechanism between the base of the skull (temporal bone) and the lower jaw (mandible)    Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction    Abnormal functioning of temporomandibular joint; also refers to symptoms arising in other areas secondary to the dysfunction.    Torus    A bony elevation or protuberance of bone    Unerupted    Tooth/teeth that have not penetrated into the oral cavity    Veneer    In the construction of crowns or pontics    a layer of tooth-colored material    usually    but not limited to    composite    porcelain    ceramic or acrylic resin    attached to the surface by direct fusion    cementation    or mechanical retention; also refers to a restoration that is luted to the facial surface of a tooth    Xerostomia    Decreased salivary secretion that produces a dry and sometimes burning sensation of the oral mucosa and/or cervical caries    X-Ray    Radiograph