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Tartar (also called calculus)

 
 A hard deposit on teeth that contains bacteria. ... 
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Tear film

 
 a very thin film of water and other chemicals riding on top of the epithelium that lubricates the ... 
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Telangiectasia

 
 An increase in the number and size of blood vessels in an area of the skin. It is often caused by ... 
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Temporomandibular Disorder (TMD)

 
 A term used to describe a condition of the temporomandibular joint. This condition is characterized ... 
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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)

 
 The joint that connects the lower jaw and the base of the skull. ... 
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The Council for Refractive Surgery Quality Assurance

 
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Third Molar

 
 The last teeth to come in, the third molars usually erupt when a person is 18-25 years of age. ... 
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Tinea

 
 The Latin word for worm, tinea refers to a fungus infection of the hair, skin or nails. The word ... 
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Tinea Versicolor

 
 A common, chronic, non-inflammatory skin disorder caused by a particular yeast. Usually there are ... 
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Tissue

 
 A group or collection of similar cells that perform a particular function. An example of tissue is ... 
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Tissue expansion

 
 A surgical procedure that involves inserting a balloon-like device (called an expander) under the ... 
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TMJ

 
 Temporomandibular joint (disorder). A problem with the joint that connects the lower jaw with the ... 
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Toner

 
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Tonometry

 
 the measurement of intraocular pressure. ... 
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Tooth Whitening

 
 A cosmetic dental procedure used to lighten the color of teeth and remove intrinsic stains. ... 
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Top Lanolin

 
 The purified, fatty substance from the wool of sheep. This naturally occurring wax has superior ... 
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Topical proparacain hydrochloride

 
 an anaesthetic eye drop. ... 
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topography

 
 an accurate and detailed description or drawing of places or items and their surface details. Used ... 
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Torus

 
 A common bony growth that is an elevation or protuberance of normal bone. It is usually seen on the ... 
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Tretinoin

 
 A Vitamin A acid, also known as all-trans- retinoic acid, commonly used in the treatment of acne ... 
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