DDS<\/strong> – Doctor of Dental Surgery, this degree is equivalent to DMD<\/p>\n debridement<\/strong> – removal of plaque and calculus that is interfering with\u00a0proper evaluation<\/p>\n debanding<\/strong> – removal of cemented orthodontic bands from teeth<\/p>\n debonding<\/strong> – removal of cemented orthodontic brackets from teeth<\/p>\n decay<\/strong> – the destruction\u00a0of tooth structure<\/p>\n deciduous teeth<\/strong> – also known as “baby” or “primary” teeth, these first teeth generally\u00a0arrive between the ages of birth and 3 and will fall out later as permanent teeth begin to erupt in their place<\/p>\n dental implant<\/strong> – small cylinder, generally titanium, implanted into the upper or lower jawbone to anchor a dental appliance or restoration<\/p>\n dentin<\/strong> – hard inner layer of the tooth, just beneath the enamel, forms the bulk of the tooth structure<\/p>\n dentistry<\/strong> – medical field characterized by the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and disorders of the teeth, mouth, gums, jaws, and other oral and maxillofacial areas by a trained and certified professional<\/p>\n dentition<\/strong> – the arrangement of teeth within the mouth<\/p>\n denture<\/strong> – set of one or more prosthetic teeth<\/p>\n diagnostic cast<\/strong> – impression used to aid in planning treatment<\/p>\n