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polishing [′päl·ish·iŋ] (chemical engineering) In petroleum refining, removal of final traces of impurities, as for a lubricant, by clay adsorption or mild hydrogen treating. (mechanical engineering) Smoothing and brightening a surface such as a metal or a rock through the use of abrasive materials. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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According to ADA, the vision for the OPA program proposes an additional capability set for the dental assistant that is focused on the basics of preventive care--including oral hygiene education, the application of fluorides, placement of sealants, and coronal polishing for all patients--along with the ability to perform scaling procedures for periodontal Type I (gingivitis) patients. She is recognized for her instrumental role in Arizona's new legislation on coronal polishing and created the outline for the Board of Dental Examiners to follow while setting up testing requirements. However, if we bring the patient back for coronal polishing only, then a D1110 could be used within 90 days. |
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