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Esthetics, Dental

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Definition: Skills, techniques, standards, and principles used to improve the art and symmetry of the teeth and face to improve the appearance as well as the function of the teeth, mouth, and face. (From Boucher's Clinical Dental Terminology, 4th ed, p108)  includes teeth, mouth or face; DF: ESTHETICS DENT   
Examples Enamel Microabrasion; Tooth Bleaching 		Other names Cosmetic Dentistry; Dentistry, Cosmetic; Dentistries, Cosmetic; Cosmetic Dentistries; Esthetic, Dental; Dental Esthetics; Dental Esthetic; Aesthetics, Dental

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