Terms on prevention and oral hygiene beginning with D

Dental hygienist – The highest level of further training in the dental assistance professions. A dental hygienist may also work below the gum line and carry out follow-up care after periodontitis treatment. Prophylaxis assistant (ZMP) Dental assistant (ZMF)

Dentine – The tooth substance beneath the enamel. It is softer, contains fine tubules and reacts sensitively as soon as it is exposed. Enamel Oversensitivity