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

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