This printable crossword puzzle on the topic of Dental & Optometry has 14 clues. Answers range from 3 to 21 letters long. This crossword is also available to download as a Microsoft Word document or a PDF.
An oral disease that causes bone destruction
A wooden toothpick device that helps remove gum from underneath the gum margin (subgingivally)
A defining feature of periodontitis when compared to gingivitis (2 words)
The most important part of oral hygiene (2 words)
A disease that may or many not progress to periodontitis but always precedes periodontitis
The best clincial indicator of oral disease (3 words)
Involved in oral disease; increased size of tissues
_________ and below are considered healthy probe depths (includes unit of measure)
A motorized device that is very effective at removing plaque (2 words)
A mouthwash often used to control the initial disease process
A gross debridement procedure that removes heavy calculus (4 words)
Who should you visit frequently to keep periodontitis under control? (2 words)
A detrimental result of continued bone loss (2 words)
The leading cause of Periodontitis