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edentulous - term meaning “without teeth”

enamel - hard tissue exterior of a tooth, covers the dentin

endodontics - dental field concerned with care and treatment of tooth pulp and associated areas

endodontist - dental specialist focused on treating disease and injuries of the tooth pulp and associated areas

epidemiology - scientific study of disease incidence and prevalence in a population

equilibration - reshaping bite surfaces of teeth to correct imbalance, also known as occlusal adjustment

eruption - protrusion of teeth through gums

evulsion/avulsion - removal of tooth from socket due to trauma

excision - removal of tissue or bone through surgical means

exodontia - dental extraction

exostosis - bone overgrowth

extraoral - refers to the area outside the oral cavity

extracoronal - refers to the area outside the crown of a tooth

extraction - removal of a tooth

exudate - material containing fluid, cells, and/or debris caused by necrosis or inflammation

eyeteeth - common term for cuspid or “canine” teeth