Old Dental Terminology

New Dental Terminology

Waiting room

Reception room

Elderly

Geriatric

plaque, germs, bacteria

pathogens

Pyorhea

periodontal disease, gum disease, infection

Dental Crowns

Personalized porcelain structures

Infection control protocols

Client Protection Programs

Discount

Professional Courtesy

Patients

Clients or Guests

Recall

Continuing Care

Recare

Hygiene Management Sessions

Oral Health Educator

Oral Health Coach

Bleaching

Whitening

Root Planing

Root Debridement

Dental Hygienist

Periodontal Therapist

Prophy

Preventive Periodontal Therapy

Gross Scale

Initial Periodontal Therapy

Pulling teeth

Extraction, remove

Prices

Fees

Wait a minute?

Will you please hold?

Bitewings

Necessary xrays

Call to remind

Confirm

Cavities

Decay

Pain

Discomfort, sensitivity

Cost

Investment

Reconstruction

Complete Dentistry

Record keeping

Record taking

xrays

Radiographs

staff

team

We had a cancellation this afternoon...

We had an opening become available

Pedo patient

Pediatric patient

Pedodontics

Pediatric dentistry

prices/fees

investment in your oral health

plaque

biofilm