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26 Cards in this Set
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Plaque |
Soft, colorless, sticky film consisting bacteria that grows on your teeth. |
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Tartar |
A hard material that forms when plaque builds up on teeth. |
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Fluoride |
A substance that fights tooth decay. |
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Orthodontist |
A dentist who specializes in dealing with irregularities of teeth and jaw. |
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Epidermis |
Thicker inner layer of the skin. |
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Dermis |
Has many parts like sweet glands, blood vessels, nerve endings, oil glands, and hair roots. |
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Acne |
Skin condition caused by overly active oil glands. |
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Dermatologist |
A doctor who treats skin disorders. |
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Cuticle |
Non living band of epidermis. |
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Dandruff |
Flaking of the outer layer of dead skin cells. |
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Generic |
Products that imitate name brand products. |
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Fraud |
Deliberate deceit or trickery. |
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Specialist |
A doctor trained to handle particular health problems. |
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Voluntary Health Groups |
Organizations that work to treat and eliminate certain diseases. |
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Health Insurance |
Helps pay for health care. |
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Managed Care |
A health insurance plan that saves money by limiting people's choice of doctors. |
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Decibels |
Measures Loudness of sound. |
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Farsightedness |
Can see objects at a distance, but close objects are blurry. |
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Nearsightedness |
See object close, but distant look blurry. |
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Astigmatism |
Shape of cornea or lens cause objects to look wavy or blurry. |
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Sound waves |
Vibrations or movements in the air. |
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Consumer |
Someone who buys products or service. |
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Advertisement |
Messages that persuade consumers to buy goods or services. |
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Warranty |
Promise to make repairs or refund money if product does not work as claimed. |
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Discount Stores |
Stores that offer low prices. |
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Coupons |
Slips of paper that save you money on certain brands. |
