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Featured Dental Procedure term:
Preventive: Procedure performed to prevent decay and gum disease. The procedures that Trojan classifies as preventive are the exam, x-rays and prophys. The exam and x-rays are also known as diagnostic procedures.
Featured Dental Benefit term:
Preventive Dentistry: Refers to the procedures in dental practice and health programs which prevent the occurrence of oral diseases.
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