As a dentist professional, there are variouse terms and vocabulary related to dentistry that you should familiarize yourself with. Below are the 20 terms you need to be familiar. 

1. Enamel: The hard, outermost layer of the tooth that protects the underlying dentin.
2. Dentin: The layer of the tooth beneath the enamel, composed of living cells and calcified tissue.
3. Pulp: The soft, innermost part of the tooth containing nerves, blood vessels, and connective tissue.
4. Periodontium: The tissues surrounding and supporting the teeth, including the gums, periodontal ligament, cementum, and alveolar bone.
5. Gingiva: The gums that surround and support the teeth.
6. Caries: Dental decay or cavities caused by bacterial activity in the mouth.
7. Plaque: A sticky film that forms on the teeth and contains bacteria.
8. Tartar or Calculus: Hardened plaque that forms on the teeth and can only be removed by a dental professional.
9. Prophylaxis: A dental cleaning procedure to remove plaque, tartar, and stains from the teeth.
10. Dental Abscess: An infection characterized by a collection of pus, usually caused by bacterial invasion of the dental pulp.
11. Malocclusion: Misalignment of the teeth or incorrect positioning of the jaws.
12. Orthodontics: The branch of dentistrye that deals with the prevention and correction of dental and facial irregularities.
13. Prosthodontics: The branch of dentistry that focuses on the design, fabrication, and fitting of dental prostheses, such as dentures, bridges, and implants.
14. Endodontics: The branch of dentistry concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and injuries of the dental pulp and root canals.
15. Periodontics: The branch of dentistry that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases affecting the periodontium.
16. Impacted tooth: A tooth that fails to fully emerge through the gums or is partially or completely trapped within the jawbone.
17. Extraction: The removal of a tooth from its socket in the jawbone.
18. Dental Crown: A tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a damaged or decayed tooth to restore its shape, size, and strength.
19. Dental Bridge: A prosthetic device used to replace one or more missing teeth by bridging the gap between adjacent teeeth.
20. Dental Implant: A titanium post surgically placed into the jawbone to replace the root of a missing tooth, providing supports for a dental crown or bridge.

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