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ODONTOLOGIE PREVENTIVE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-12-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- preventive dentistry
1, record 1, English, preventive%20dentistry
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The phase of dentistry concerned with the preservation of healthy teeth and the maintenance of oral structures in a state of optimal health for the longest period of time possible. 2, record 1, English, - preventive%20dentistry
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Preventive dentistry is the modern way of reducing the amount of dental treatment necessary to maintain a healthy mouth. ... The joint efforts of the dentist, the hygienist and the patient, can help to prevent the need for treatment ... 3, record 1, English, - preventive%20dentistry
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- dentisterie préventive
1, record 1, French, dentisterie%20pr%C3%A9ventive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- odontologie préventive 2, record 1, French, odontologie%20pr%C3%A9ventive
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie de la médecine dentaire qui traite de l'entretien de la fonction normale de la mastication par la fortification des structures de la cavité buccale contre les dommages et la maladie. 3, record 1, French, - dentisterie%20pr%C3%A9ventive
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Odontología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- odontología preventiva
1, record 1, Spanish, odontolog%C3%ADa%20preventiva
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Parte] de la odontología relacionada con la promoción de una buena salud y función oral mediante la prevención o reducción de la aparición y/o desarrollo de enfermedades orales o deformidades, y la aparición de lesiones orofaciales. 1, record 1, Spanish, - odontolog%C3%ADa%20preventiva
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