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FAACD: Fellow of
the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
FAGD: Fellow of the
Academy of General Dentistry
Family Dentistry:
Often referred to as "general dentistry," family
dentistry is the term given to the field of dentistry
that focuses on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment
of a wide variety of conditions, disorders and diseases
affecting the teeth, gums and the maxillofacial (associated
with the jaw and face) region of the body.
Filling: A dental
filling is a type of substance that is inserted into a
hollow part of the tooth to restore the tooth shape or
gradation. Fillings are typically used to refill the
tooth area that has been removed due to tooth decay.
Dental fillings are composed of metal, porcelain, alloy
or resin.
Fixed Bridge: A
fixed bridge is a pontic, or porcelain ceramic tooth
replica, that is bonded to two adjacent porcelain-crowned
teeth without the ability to remove it.
Fluoride: Used in
the dental industry as a type of topical gel / liquid
for the purpose of warding off tooth decay. Water
fluoridation has been supported by such groups as the
American Dental Association (ADA) and World Health
Organization (WHO) to aid in avoiding the development of
dental cavities. |
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