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DDS:
Doctor of Dental Surgery - equivalent to DMD DMD: Doctor of Medical Dentistry - equivalent to DDS Decay: destruction of tooth structure caused by toxins produced by bacteria Deciduous teeth: commonly called "baby teeth," the first set of (usually) twenty teeth Dentin: inner layer of tooth structure, immediately under the surface enamel Dental implant: a (usually) titanium cylinder surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for a dental restoration or appliance Dentition: the arrangement of natural or artificial teeth in the mouth Denture: removable (partial or complete) set of artificial teeth Denturism: the production of dentures dispensed directly by laboratory technicians Diastema: space between teeth |