Glossary of Terms
Glossary is usually defined as an alphabetical list of technical terms in some specialized field of knowledge. This knowledge base glossary provides a collection of knowledge base documents that define many technical terms. These terms are arranged alphabetically, but you can quickly jump to a specific term by selecting its first letter from the index of the knowledge base glossary below.
AAO
Acute Apical Osteitis
AAP
Acute Apical Periodontitis
AFP
Atypical facial pain
AG PT
Silver point on the Periodic chart
AKINOS
Akinosi injection
AP
Acute pulpitis
API
Antetrior palatine injection
AWL
Actual Working Length
B
Buccal
BB
Bite block
BL PT
Bleeding point
C+S+P
Clean Shape and Pack
CAO
Chronic Apical Osteitis
CAP
Chronic Apical Periodontitis
CBCT
Cone Beam Computed Technology: We often refer to this at the 3D volume or 3D scan.
CDANet
The agreement between the dental profession and the insurance carriers on the format in which the dental claims will be forwarded to the respective carrier electronically
CNS
Central nervous system
Con
Consult
CP
Chronic pulpitis
CSDAT
Carestream Digital Acquisition Tool
CSI
Continovation Services Inc.
D
Distal
DEF
Default probing options
DI
Difficulty index
DMR
Distal marginal ridge
DNC
Do not call
DNETA
Do not ever treat again
ECIR
Extracanal Invasive Resorption
ENT
Ear, nose, throat
EO
Extra oral
EWL
Estimated working length
FFB
First File to Bind
GOWG
Gow-Gates injection
GPS
Gutta percha size
H
Home
HB
Hard Ball (strict financial policy)
I
Infiltration injection
IAM
Intra-appointment medicament
II
Infraorbital injection
INTRAP
Intrapulpal injection
IO
Intra oral
IT
Initial treatment
iTRANS
Internet messaging and transmission service that provides a safe and secure method for communicating confidential health information online, developed by CSI
KDIS
Kodak Dental Image Software: The imaging software suite from Kodak. It’s a standalone application that the user can take RVG x-rays, 3D scans, and panoramic x-rays with.
L
Lingual
LAT
Lateral
LB
Long buccal injection
LDIQ
Low Dental IQ
LOD
Left open for drainage
LPT
Low Pain Threshold
M
Mesial
M+B
Masseter and Buccinator mm
M+P
Masseter and Pterygoid mm
M+T
Masseter and Temporalis mm
MAF
Master apical file
MB
Mandibular block injection
MFP
Myofacial pain
MMR
Mesial marginal ridge
MO
Method of Obturation
N/C
No charge
NA
Not applicable
NAP
Normal apical periodontium
NP
Necrotic pulp
O
Occlusal
P/S
Post space
P+B
Pterygoid and Buccinator mm
P+T
Pterygoid and Temporalis
Pano
Panoramic X-ray: This is a 2D panoramic x-ray of the mouth.
PBC
Pacific Blue Cross
PDL
Periodontal ligament injection
POE
Portals of Exit
PVT
Private
QA
Quality assessment
ROT
Request Outstanding
RR
Root Resorption
RTB
Real Time Benefits
SB
Soft ball or lenient financial policy
SOAP
Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan
SP
Sphenopalatine injection
SS Exudate
Serosanguiness exudates
STBDT
Stabident injection
SVE
Single visit endo
T+H
Telfa and Hemostat
TBD
To be determined
TC
Temporary cement
TRI
Tooth Restorability Index
UAC
User Account Controls : When enabled, limits application software to standard privileges until adminstrator authorizes an elevation in privileges
VPN
Virtual Private Network
WNL
Within normal limits