Intro to Dental Assisting- Ch 1- Key Terms/COMPLETED

Amalgam

a mixture of mercury and other metals to make a filling material

Anatomist

an expert in anatomy

Dentifrice

a powder, paste or liquid for cleaning teeth

Diversity

to include but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, physical abilities, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, professional practice choices and personal life style preferences

Forensic

dentistry an area of science that establishes the identity of an individual om the basis of dental evidence such as dental records impressions, bite marks, and so forth

Mummification

the preservation of a diseased body by the removal of internal organs, embalming, and then the wrapping of the body

Neanderthal

an extinct species of archaic humans who lived 100,000 years ago

Occluded

to come into contact with opposing teeth, to bite down

Preceptorship

study under the guidance of a dentist or other professional

Theology

the study of religious faith/ practice and experience

Treatise

formal article or book based on dental evidence and facts