Dentistry

Dentistry

Industry: Health care

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Goldon proportion

Health care; Dentistry

The guidelines which dentists use in determining the most aesthetic appearance of a particular tooth (teeth need to maintain a certain height to width ratio to look their best.)

Assignment of benefits

Health care; Dentistry

A clause in an insurance policy that allows the insured person to direct the carrier's payment to the dentist.

Bonding

Health care; Dentistry

The covering of a tooth surface to correct stained or damaged teeth.

Polishing

Health care; Dentistry

A dental procedure that removes stain, plaque and acquired pellicle by using an abrasive polishing paste in a rubber cup attached to a slow-speed handpiece.