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Oral hygiene — is the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean to prevent dental problems, especially the common dental caries and gingivitis, and bad breath. There are oral pathologic conditions in which a good oral hygiene is required for healing and… … Wikipedia
oral hygiene — the state or practice of keeping the mouth cavity in a healthy condition, as by a regular program of brushing and flossing the teeth combined with periodic examinations by a dentist. Also called dental hygiene. * * * oral hygiene, oral hygienist… … Useful english dictionary
oral hygiene — the personal maintenance of cleanliness and hygiene of the teeth and oral structures by toothbrushing, tissue stimulation, gum massage, hydrotherapy, and other procedures recommended by the dentist or dental hygienist for the preservation of… … Medical dictionary
oral hygiene — /ɒrəl ˈhaɪdʒin/ (say oruhl huyjeen) noun the maintenance of good practices with regard to nutrition, teeth cleaning, etc., so as to avoid dental decay and other dental problems. Also, dental hygiene …
oral hygiene — noun The practice of keeping the mouth clean in order to prevent cavities (dental caries), gingivitis, periodontitis, bad breath (halitosis), and other dental disorders … Wiktionary
oral hygiene — cleanliness of the mouth, proper care for the teeth and mouth … English contemporary dictionary
Simplified Oral Hygiene Index — An index that measures the current oral hygiene status based upon the amount of debris and calculus occurring on six representative tooth surfaces in the mouth; often used in field surveys of periodontal disease … Medical dictionary
Oral Hygiene Index — An index used in epidemiologic studies of dental disease to evaluate dental plaque and dental calculus separately … Medical dictionary
Oral-B — Type Oral hygiene Owner Procter Gamble Country United States Intr … Wikipedia
Oral and maxillofacial surgery — Oral and maxillofacial surgeon … Wikipedia
