Doctor of Dental Surgery – equivalent to DMD

Destruction of tooth structure caused by toxins produced by bacteria

Commonly called “baby teeth”, the first set of (usually) twenty teeth

A (usually) titanium cylinder surgically placed in the bone of the upper or lower jaw to provide support for a dental restoration or appliance

Inner layer of tooth structure, immediately under the surface enamel

The arrangement of natural or artificial teeth in the mouth

Removable (partial or complete) set of artificial teeth

The production of dentures dispensed directly by laboratory technicians

Space between teeth

Doctor of Medical Dentistry – equivalent to DDS