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Certified dental laboratory.  

Cell surface molecules that are distinguishable with specific monoclonal antibodies and may be used to differentiate cell populations. Examples of clusters of differentiation (CD) antigens include CD4, CD8, and CD40.  

Certified dental assistant.  

Complete denture.  

Charge‐coupled device.  

Core‐binding factor alpha 1.  

Cone beam computed tomography.  

Cost‐benefit analysis.  

An organic solvent (chloroform or ether) that contains a mixture of copal resin or other synthetic resins and is used to protect a tooth from the constituents of the restorative material(s). An ethereal solution of gum or synthetic resin that dries rapidly and is used to seal a filling in a carious cavity or to…

Applying a caustic substance, electric current, hot instrument, or other agent to burn or destroy tissue and control bleeding during surgery. From the Greek term kauterion, meaning branding iron. An instrument or chemical that destroys tissue, as a therapeutic measure. A hot instrument or corrosive chemical used to destroy tissue or to coagulate blood in…