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Cleaning
Cleaning Removal of plaque and calculus (tarter) from teeth, generally above the gum line.
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Plaque
Soft sticky substance that accumulates on teeth; composed of bacteria and food debris due to inadequate dental hygiene.
Calculus
Hard residue, commonly known as "tarter," that forms on teeth due to inadequate
plaque control, often stained yellow or brown.
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Clean database (or file)
One from which errors have been eliminated and in which measurements and other values are provided in the same units.
Clear Brook Inc
The Clear Brook Inc is a hospital in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, United States.
Clear Brook Lodge
The Clear Brook Lodge is a hospital in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, United States.
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center
Clear Lake Regional Medical Center is a hospital in Webster, Texas (USA).
Clearfield Hospital
Clearfield Hospital is a hospital in Clearfield, Pennsylvania (USA).
Cleavage
The process of cell division in the very early embryo before it becomes a blastocyst.
Cleavage pattern
The pattern in which cells in a very early embryo divide; each species of organism displays a characteristic cleavage pattern that can be observed under a microscope. Departure from the characteristic pattern usually indicates that an embryo is abnormal, so cleavage pattern is used as a criterion for preimplantation screening of embryos.
Cleaveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation
Cleaveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation is a hospital in Cleveland, Ohio (USA).
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Cast
Reproduction of structures made by pouring plaster or stone into a mold.
Cavitron
Dental tool that uses high frequency ultrasonic waves to clean teeth
Cementum
Hard tissue that covers the roots of teeth
Chart
Log of dental or medical records.
Clasp
Device that retains a removable partial denture to stationary teeth.
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Composite resin
Material composed of plastic with small glass or ceramic particles; usually cured with filtered light or chemical catalyst.
Cosmetic (aesthetic) dentistry
Treatments performed to enhance appearance; not a recognized specialty.
CPR
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Artificial procedures employed by a rescuer after cessation of breathing or heart stoppage.
Cross bite
Reverse biting relationship of upper and lower teeth; aka "under bite," as in Class III malocclusuion (prognathic jaw).
Crown
(1) the portion of a tooth above the gum line;
(2) dental restoration covering all or most of the natural tooth
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