Personnel whose work is prescribed and supervised by the dentist.
Hospital Auxiliaries
Volunteer organizations whose members perform work for the hospital without compensation.
Nurses' Aides
Allied health personnel who assist the professional nurse in routine duties.
Iridium
A metallic element with the atomic symbol Ir, atomic number 77, and atomic weight 192.22.
Stereoisomerism
The phenomenon whereby compounds whose molecules have the same number and kind of atoms and the same atomic arrangement, but differ in their spatial relationships. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 5th ed)
Dental Care
The total of dental diagnostic, preventive, and restorative services provided to meet the needs of a patient (from Illustrated Dictionary of Dentistry, 1982).
Education, Dental
Use for articles concerning dental education in general.
Schools, Dental
Educational institutions for individuals specializing in the field of dentistry.
Students, Dental
Individuals enrolled a school of dentistry or a formal educational program in leading to a degree in dentistry.
Dental Caries
Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.