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The recognition and acceptance of a certain occupation as a legitimate and respected profession.

Professional status

Efforts and actions taken to improve and change the practices, regulations, and standards within a profession.

Reform of the profession

A mixture of liquid mercury and metal alloy used in dentistry to fill cavities caused by tooth decay.

Dental amalgam

A chemical process for converting natural rubber or related polymers into more durable materials through the addition of sulfur or other curatives.

Vulcanization

A thin sheet, usually made of latex or nitrile, used in dentistry to isolate the operative site (one or more teeth) from the rest of the mouth during dental procedures.

Rubber dam

Another term for rubber dam, a thin sheet used in dentistry to isolate the operative site from the rest of the mouth.

Dental dam

An imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed, resulting in misalignment and potential dental problems.

Malocclusion

The mechanical alteration of a tooth to receive a restorative material, which restores the tooth's form, function, and aesthetics.

Cavity preparation

The use of an acidic substance to prepare the tooth's enamel for the application of an adhesive, increasing the retention of resin sealants or fillings.

Acid etch technique

The direct structural and functional connection between living bone and the surface of a load-bearing artificial implant, such as a dental implant.

Osseointegration