Preventive Treatment: Any action taken by the patient, assisted by the dentist, hygienist, and the office staff that serves to prevent dental or other disease. Sealants, cleanings and space maintainers are examples of preventive treatment.

 

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Preventive Care: Medical and dental services aimed at early detection and intervention.

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Treatment Plan: A list of the work the dentist proposes to perform on a dental patient based on the results of the dentist's X rays, examination, and diagnosis. Often more than one treatment plan is presented.

Treatment Foster Home: A foster home in which the foster parents are trained to offer treatment to children with moderate to severe emotional problems: also known as therapeutic foster home.