Ever heard your dentist use a word or phrase you didn’t understand? You’re not alone! It’s not uncommon for dentists to use words that might sound completely foreign to you. Dentists use very specific ...

Insurer Delta Dental has released results from a survey showing that many U.S. adults are not familiar with key dental terms, such as sealant and periodontal disease. Delta Dental surveyed more than 1 ...

Policy type: Different policy types may charge varying premiums to account for differences in flexibility and other benefits. Insurance provider: Insurers vary in how they calculate premiums and may ...

Dentistry is moving into the 21st century without an essential piece of healthcare technology, some say: a commonly accepted, standardized system of diagnostic terms. "We're behind medicine by a lot," ...

Abutment: A tooth or implant used to support a prosthesis. A crown unit used as part of a fixed bridge. Abcess: A localised inflammation due to a collection of pus in the bone or soft tissue, usually ...