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12 Cards in this Set
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Pedriatic Dentistry |
Dental specialty concerned with infants and children, as well as patients with special needs, developmentally disabled, etc. |
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Periodontics |
Dental specialty involved with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the supporting tissues. |
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Preceptorship |
Study under the guidence of a dentist or other professional. |
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Prosthodontics |
Dental specialty that provides restoration and replacement of natural teeth. |
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Reciprocity |
System that allows individuals in one state to obtain a license in another state without retesting. |
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Res Gestae |
Latin for "things done" statements made by a person present at the time of an alleged negligent act that are admissible as evidence in a court of law. |
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Res Ipsa Loquitor |
Latin for "The thing speaks for itself" for example, of the dentist extracted the wrong tooth , the evidence is clear. |
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Respondeat Superior |
Latin for "let the master answer" the employer is responsibke for the acts of the employee. |
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Sprains |
Injuries caused by sudden twisting or wrenching of a joint stretching or tearing of ligaments. |
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Standard of Care |
Level of knowledge, skill, and care comparable with that of other dentist who are treating similar patients under similar conditions. |
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State Dental Practice Act |
Document of law that specifies legal requirements for practicing dentistry in a particular state. |
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Strains |
Injuries caused by extreme stretching of muscles or ligaments. |
