Glossary of Terms

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A child's first set of twenty teeth that are eventually replaced by permanent teeth. Also known as ...

The most common type of skin cancer. It begins in the basal cells of the outermost layer of skin, ...

A cement or other insulating material applied under a filling or crown to decrease sensitivity to ...

A compound that is among the most common medications used to treat acne. Benzoyl peroxide is a ...

the best clearness or sharpness that can be achieved through lens correction. Often used to ...

Salicylic acid, the only BHA, is an organic acid that is commonly used in skin care products. It is ...

The two-cusped, double-pointed teeth found between the molar and the cuspid (canine tooth). Each ...

a lens having one segment for near vision and one segment for far ...

of or relating to both ...

The way the mouth closes and how the upper and lower teeth come together. Also called occlusion. ...

X-rays used to find cavities, primarily between teeth. The upper and lower teeth are shown on the ...

A lesion seen in acne that is caused when the hair follicle becomes filled with a plug of oil, ...

The process of brightening or whitening stained, discolored, or dull teeth with an in-office power ...

Common term used to describe skin care products that lighten areas of the skin that are darker than ...

A surgical procedure in which the physician removes excess fat, muscle, and skin from either or ...

Having passed a test given by a "board" of "authoritative" individuals. Some board-certification ...

Refers to the group of plastic surgery procedures used to change body contours. It includes ...

This is the technique of applying composite resin (a tooth colored filling material) to the teeth ...

Botox (botulism toxin) is a compound produced by bacteria. It temporarily paralyzes muscle, ...

A procedure involving the injection of botulism toxin A into the creases normally on the upper ...

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