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oral health [2 records]

Record 1 2013-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hygiene and Health
  • The Mouth
DEF

A state of being free from mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral infection and sores, periodontal (gum) disease, tooth decay, tooth loss, and other diseases and disorders that limit an individual’s capacity [for] biting, chewing, smiling and speaking [and, consequently, his or her] psychosocial wellbeing.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hygiène et santé
  • Cavité buccale
DEF

[...] absence de douleur buccale ou faciale, de cancer buccal ou pharyngé, d’infection ou de lésion buccale, de parodontopathie (affection touchant les gencives), de déchaussement et perte de dents, et d’autres maladies et troubles qui limitent la capacité de mordre, mâcher, sourire et parler d'une personne, et donc son bien-être psychosocial.

Spanish

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Record 2 1993-01-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Proverbs and Maxims
  • Ceremonial and Traditions (Military)
OBS

Motto of Canadian Forces Dental Services School.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Proverbes et dictons
  • Cérémonial et traditions (Militaire)
OBS

Devise de l'École des services dentaires des Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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