Bad breath of oral or gastrointestinal origin
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Heimlich Maneuver
Technique employed by rescuer for obstruction of victim’s airway
Hematoma
Swelling of effused blood beneath tissue surface
HMO or DMO
Health (dental) maintenance organization which specifies a health care (dental) provider a patient may see. Profitability depends on minimization of treatment.
Hydrogen Peroxide
Disinfecting solution used in dental irrigation procedures or as mouth rinse
Hygienist
Dental auxiliary who cleans teeth and provides patient education; administers local anesthetic, nitrous oxide and performs periodontal scaling
Hyperemia
Increased blood flow; may cause dental sensitivity to temperature and sweets; may precede an abscess