ADA

American Dental Association

ADAA

American Dental Assistants Association

ADHA

American Dental Hygenists Association

ALARA

as low as reasonably achievable

CDC

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CEJ

cementoenamel junction

CPR

Cardiopulmonary resuscitation

DDS

Doctor of Dental Surgery

DMD

Doctor of Medical Dentistry

EOB

explanation of benefits

EPA

Environmental Protection Agency

FDA

Food and Drug Administration

FMX

full mouth x-rays

HAV

Hepititis A Virus

HBV

Hepititis B Virus

HCV

Hepititis C Virus

HDV

hepititis D Virus

HEV

hepititis E Virus

HIPAA

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

HVE

high volume evacuation

ICE

Infection control exam (DANB)

kVp

kilovoltage peak

mA

milliamperage

MPD

maximum permissible dose

MSDS

Material Safety Data Sheet

OPIM

other pontentially infectious material

OSHA

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

PA

periapical radiographs

PID

position indicating device (cone)

PPE

personal protective equipment

rad

radiation absorbed dose

RCT

root canal treatment/therapy

RHS

Radiation Health and Safety Exam (DANB)

Rx

prescription

TMJ/TMD

temporomandibular joint/dysfunction

Tx

treatment