If the definition contains a link, you can follow it to find more indepth explanations and information that is commonly associated with that term. A process to make the tooth or filling or other denture smooth and glossy. The kudoz open glossary is a browsable glossary of terms translated via the. Jul 07, 2011 the surgical removal of part of the dental pulp. The first two editions of this publication were published under the title glossary of terms as supplements to the journal of periodontology.
The false tooth in a bridge or denture to replace the missing tooth. A dental abscess may be caused by severe decay, trauma, or gum disease and will be characterised by swelling and pain. Portable document format pdf an open file format created and controlled by adobe systems for representing twodimensional documents in a device independent and resolution independent fixedlayout document format. Glossary of dental clinical and administrative terms there are many terms used daily by dentists and their staff in the course of delivering care to patients, maintaining patient records and preparing claims. These glossary terms and definitionsare intended to be educational and may be different from the terms and definitions in your plan.
If you need dental, eye care or hearing services and cannot locate a provider, please call us and we will assist you in finding a provider that is seeing patients during this public health emergency. It all starts with properly understanding your oral health. Some have held, for example, that the intentional torturing or killing of an innocent person is morally impermissible no matter what bad con. A dental office that has a contract with an insurance company to provide dental services under the terms of the contract in which they signed. Depending on the design of it, it prevents injury to teeth andor jaw during teeth grinding or sport events. Dental sealants are plastic materials that cover the chewing surfaces of teeth, helping to prevent decay. A health condition that needs ongoing care and attention. Glossary of digital dental terms wiley online library. Ferro, editor and chairman, glossary of prosthodontic terms committee steven m. Please note that the schedule for the child dental benefits schedule, while based on this publication, bear the prefix 88 i. Glossary of dental insurance terms dentists have agreed to accept a maximum plan allowance based on the agreements they have signed with balance billing occurs when a participating adjudication processing a claim through a series of edits to determine proper payment. The amount you pay toward covered services, like copayments, coinsurance andor deductibles. Endodontist is a dentist that strictly deals with the nerve of the tooth.
Although glossary information in the printed cdt manual serves a legitimate purpose, the online version of the glossary has the advantage of being readily updated. The side of the tooth towards the middle of the jaw. This is an appliance that fills the space left by missing teeth with artificial ones, held in place by attaching to natural teeth or implants. Dental professionals australian dental association. Its function usually is to support a big buildup on a tooth. Insurance terms accepted fee the dollar amount that the contracting dentist has agreed to accept as payment in full from delta dental and the patient. The tebo dental glossary has every dentistry related term and definition to help people understand more about different dental services.
Glossary iii has been designed as a living document in digital format, wherein changes and additions will be seamlessly added for years to come. Many of the foods we eat cause the bacteria in the mouth to produce acids that attack the enamel on your teeth. They would be glad to explain any term you dont know, of course, but here are a few. Care that you get from doctors and hospitals that we have agreed to pay a portion of as part of your coverage. Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. R root canal the hollow part of the root of a tooth containing the nerve and blood vessels. Even if your claim is accepted there may be delays or other problems. Autoadjudication is processing a claim without any human interaction. Unless properly tagged, these documents will be inaccessible to those with visual impairments. Distal means toward to the back, and mesial means toward the front of the tooth. A guide to dental ppos, hmos and other managed plans, don mayes, revised edition, 2002. It shows the medical services that were provided to you.
Glossary of philosophical terms z absolutism the view that there are some types of action that are strictly prohibited by morality, no matter what the specific facts are in a particular case. Guidelines for the use of sedation and general anesthesia by dentists pdf. Delta dental dentists always file claim forms on behalf of enrollees and accept payment directly from delta dental so that patients are not required to pay up front and wait for reimbursement. A local infection resulting in the collection of pus under pressure. The adas council on dental benefit programs has included a glossary of dental clinical and administrative terms in each edition of the cdt manual. The dental arch is the way your teeth are lined up in a curved shape inside your mouth. A device specially designed to be placed surgically within or on the jaw.
Glossary of dental insurance and dental care terms national. Bone structure which acts as an anchor for the teeth. Claim forms are also used to request a pretreatment estimate. Use of these terms across clinicians, researchers, dental educators, and even with patients, will help improve understanding. The academy of prosthodontics the academy of prosthodontics foundation editorial staff glossary of prosthodontic terms committee of the academy of prosthodontics keith j. Dental erosion is the thinning or wearing away of the hard coating of a tooth the enamel. The american dental association recommends that children visit their dentist after the first tooth erupts in the mouth. Use this guide to familiarize yourself with the terms that you may find in your dental plan and make the most of your benefits. This is caused by tooth decay or some form of trauma to the tooth. A dental abscess may be caused by severe decay, trauma, or gum. Now, when you hear something you dont quite understand, you can easily look it up in our dental glossary.
Many terms are familiar, especially to experienced individuals. Bonding materials may be used to repair chipped, cracked, misshapen or discolored teeth or to fill in a gap. A pus filled infection of a tooth or the soft tissues of the gum. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Ferro, editor and chairman, glossary of prosthodontic terms committeesteven m. Material used to fill cavity or replace part of a tooth. A condition of not having saliva to keep the mouth wet. Glossary of insurance terms delta dental insurance. Bonding a technique to bind a filling or filling material to a tooth. A dental filling material, composed of mercury and other minerals, used to fill decayed teeth. T tooth a hard, calcareous structure present in the mouth of many vertebrate animals, generally used for eating. Heshe acts as the patients guide in establishing a proper oral hygiene program.
A big pin which can be made with different materials such as metal or carbon. The direction toward the front of the head or the lips, as opposed to posterior, which refers to the directions. Under hipaa, this is the date that a final rule is effective, which is usually 60 days after it is published in the federal. Use s dental terminology glossary to get definitions for a variety of dental and dental insurance terms to help you make the best choices for your dental care. Bleaching a technique that lightens the color of heavily stained teeth. A thin, nylon string, waxed or unwaxed, that is inserted between the teeth to remove food and plaque. Glossary of workers compensation terms for injured workers. Pdf on sep 1, 2015, james leo gutmann and others published dental terminology find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. Examples include diabetes, asthma, allergies and hypertension. Since its inception, it has been universally accepted as the definitive coding system of dental treatment and is.
A claim is what a doctor submits to us so they can get paid. File conforming to the forms data format containing. The fifth edition was expanded to the australian schedule of dental services and glossary schedule in 1996. Glossary of dental insurance and dental care terms. The hard deposit of mineralized plaque that forms on the crown and or root of the tooth. The last three upper and lower teeth on both sides of the mouth. They are usually applied to the back teeth molars and premolars, which tend to have depressions and grooves that are difficult to reach with a toothbrush or floss.
Glossary of endodontic terms american association of. An artificial or natural tooth placement in the bony socket for the root of a tooth. Technically this is our third glossary and, in a sense, our final one. A public or private entity that does either of the following entities, including but not limited to, billing services, repricing companies, community health management information systems or community health information systems, and valueadded networks and switches are health care clearinghouses if they perform these functions. A health care place or hospital department where outpatients are given treatment or advice.
This set of terms provides orientation within the oral cavity, much as anatomical terms of location provide orientation throughout the body. The total dollar amount that a plan will pay for dental care for an individual member or family member under a family plan for a specified benefit period, typically a calendar year assignment of benefits. Is a sticky build up of saliva, food and bacteria that becomes attached to the teeth. Australian dental association nvii introduction an australian glossary of dental terms was first published by the australian dental association ada in 1986. An ache or pain that is localized around a tooth or teeth.
A claim in which the insurance company agrees your injury or illness is covered by workers compensation. American dental association current dental terminology 20112012, glossary. This englishspanish dictionary of health related terms was developed for the use by health care personnel and other professionals working with the latino population in the united states. Our glossary has over 500 terms that are specific to the field of dentistry. The main purpose of the dictionary is to strengthen the means of communication between spanish speaking populations and the health workers serving. Weve put together a comprehensive dental glossary for dental patients.
Other dental terms attrition the normal wearing down of the surface of a tooth from chewing. A chemical compound used to prevent dental decay, utilized in fluoridated water systems andor applied directly to the teeth. The glossary of prosthodontic terms academy of prosthodontics. The direction toward the anterior midline in a dental arch. To browse through the glossary, click on a letter in the alphabet below and youll see a page of words that start with that letter.
A dental professional specializing in cleaning the teeth by remov ing plaque, calculus, and diseased gum tissue. Dentists use a lot of terms to describe problems and procedures. The second tooth from the big front tooth, commonly called the eye tooth. Brushing after meals removes food debris and helps prevent plaque from forming on the teeth.
A decision by your health insurer or plan that a health care service, treatment plan, prescription drug or durable medical equipment is medically. There are currently no terms listed under this category. Procedures not covered under the terms of a dental benefits contract. A type of prosthetic device that is inserted into the upper or lower jawbone, onto which an artificial tooth, crown or bridge can be anchored. Pdf documents involve a wide range of technical areas which this glossary seeks to explain. For most of your health care costs, you pay your share and we pay our share as agreed to in your health coverage contract. These teeth begin to form between 6 months and 1 year of age. Explore the glossary for definitions of oral care and oral health terms. Oct 17, 2019 free pdf downloadthe academy of prosthodonticsthe academy of prosthodontics foundationeditorial staffglossary of prosthodontic terms committee of the academy of prosthodonticskeith j.
The kudoz open glossary is a browsable glossary of terms translated via the kudoz term help network. So here is a glossary of dental clinical and administrative terms. An indirect restoration used to repair rear teeth with mild to moderate decay, cracking or fracturing. Glossary of implant dentistry iii 4 what you are now engaged in is icois new digital implant glossary. The glossary of endodontic terms is regularly updated to reflect advancements in endodontics. Glossary of periodontal terms 4th edition dentist bd. If the definition contains a link, you can follow it to find more indepth explanations. The insured person does this by signing the assignment box on the claim form, or by signing a signature on file form. Dental terms study guide by christy7844 includes 58 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more. If an abscess ruptures, it will be accompanied by sudden relief from pain and a foul taste in the mouth.
The dentist can check a babys teeth to evaluate if tooth decay has occurred. A common filling material, also known as a silver filling, contain mercury approximately 50%, silver, tin, copper and zinc. Food debris and bacteria in the mouth can also cause plaque to accumulate on your teeth, leading to gum disease and cavities. Here is a list of dental terms and their accompanying descriptions which have been used in this guide. This, the first edition of the glossary, is offered to the dental pro fession for its. Use s dental terminology glossary to get definitions for a variety of dental and dental insurance terms to help you make the best choices for your. Community outreach oral health resources dental glossary dental trivia. This online glossary contains the councils most current set of terms and. The australian schedule of dental services and glossary. They may perform simple to difficult root canal treatments as well as surgical root procedures. Aap members are invited to post comments on terms by clicking on the term and using the comment feature at the bottom of the definition. A benefit your employer, union or other group sponsor provides to you to pay for your health care services.
This amount is shown on the notice that accompanies payment of a claim. Glossary of dental clinical and administrative terms. However many providers did not respond and we have provided the results of our best efforts. The third edition was published under the title glossary vf periodontal terms in 1992. Glossary of periodontal terms 4th edition pdf by the american academy of periodontology. The terms distal and mesial denote the location of a cavity relative to the front of the jaw.