Indian Standard - DENTAL VOCABULARY - PART 1 GENERAL AND CLINICAL TERMS

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Indian Standard “Dental Vocabulary” Part 1 provides accepted definitions for general and clinical terms used in dentistry. It covers terminology related to dental materials, instruments, and equipment, while directing specific testing-related terms to other parts of the ISO 1942 series. The standard defines dentistry and related roles such as dentist, and explains forms of dental education including undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate, specialist, and continuing education. Guidance is also given on how italicized terms function across entries.

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FAQs

What does Part 1 “Dental Vocabulary” cover?

It defines general and clinical terms used in dentistry, including terms relating to dental materials, instruments, equipment, and the testing-associated terms referenced to other parts of ISO 1942.

How are italic-typeface terms treated in the definitions?

A term printed in italics carries the meaning given in another vocabulary entry and is italicized only the first time it appears in each entry.

What is dentistry defined as in the standard?

Dentistry is defined as the science and art of preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and malformations of, and injuries to, the teeth, mouth, and jaws, and of replacing lost teeth and associated tissues.

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