1. PowerPoint® Presentation for Introduction to Dental Assisting
Module:
Terminology for the Dental Sciences
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2. Module: Terminology for the Dental Sciences
Part A: Dental Terminology
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3. Module: Terminology for the Dental Sciences
Learning Objectives
1. State the definitions of dental words.
2. Recognize terminology related to the dental sciences.
3. Understand terminology pronunciation.
4. Apply dental terminology-building skills.
5. Analyze the structure of dental terms.
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Dental Words
Abbreviations
Word structure
Acronyms
Prefix
Homonyms
Root word
Eponyms
Suffix
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Combining Forms
Building blocks or word chains
Most common combining vowel is “o”
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6. Guidelines for Plural Forms
Words ending in: a um us on ma is
Words ending in: x
ex, ix nx
it is y
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Summary of Module
Key Terms
Microorganisms
Diseases of concern in the dental office
Prevention of disease transmission
Infection-control standards
Hazardous material standards
Dental vocabulary
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