Table 3 Professional jargon words

Abrasive

CPPACP

Haemophilia

Microscopic

Pulpotomies

Abscess

Craze

Halitosis

MRI

Radiograph

Abutment

Crossbite

Herpes simplex

Nerve canal

Recede

Amalgam

Cusp

Hyperplasia

Occlusal

Remineralise

Anticariogenic

Decalcification

Hypersensitivity

Occlusion

Resin

Apicoetomy

Deciduous teeth

Impacted

Onlays

Resorption

Arch wire

Demineralise

Incision

Open bite

Retrognathic

Arthrocentesis

Denting

Incisors

Ophthalmic

Rheumatoid arthritis

Arthroscopy

Dentition

Inferior alveolar nerve

Orofacial

Root planning

Arthrotomy

Desensitising

Inlays

Orthodontics

Septicaemia

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease

Disc

Interdental

Orthodontist

Splints

Bio-available

Disclosing tablets

Intravenous fluids

Orthognathic

Strontium chloride

Biofeedback

Dissipate

Keloid

Osteoarthritis

Temporalis muscle

Bonding

Dormant

Lateral pterygoid muscle

Osteonecrosis

Temporomandibular joint

Bone graft

Dry socket

Lavage

Osteoporosis

Tooth crown

Bridge

Endocarditis

Leukoplakia

Paget’s disease

Tooth mousse

Bruxism

Endodontic

Lingual nerve

Periodontal

Tricalcium

Buropion

Erosion

Lustre

Periodontal ligament

Triclosan

Calculus

Expectorate

Malocclusion

Periodontitis

Trigeminal nerve

Canines

Fissure sealants

Mandible

Pharynx

Tubules

Caries

Fissures

Mandibular

Phosphate

Velopharyngeal

Cementum

Fluoroapatite

Masseter muscle

Post operative

Velum

Composite

Fluorosis

Maxilla

Potassium

Veneers

Condyle

Foramen

Maxillofacial

Prognathic

Xerostomia

Conjunctional tissue

Fossa

Melanosis

Propagating

Connective tissue

Gingivitis

Mental Foramen

Prosthodontist

Copolymer

Glass ionomer cements

Mental nerve

Pulp