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Dental Health Library

E-Think Dental Clinic keeps a reference of dental terms and conditions — what a word means, how a condition shows itself, and how it is usually treated. There are 854 entries across 20 topics at the moment. Each entry cites public health sources and is reviewed by a dentist at the clinic.

The entries themselves are in Korean

Our dental health library was written for patients in Korea and has not been translated. Every title in the lists on these pages is in Korean, and so is the article behind it.

What is in English is the part that helps you choose: what each topic covers, and how many articles sit under it. You may use your browser’s translation feature on the Korean text, but medical wording may not translate accurately. If you need anything clarified, send us the question on KakaoTalk and we will answer it before you come in.

Browse by Topic

Pick the topic your question belongs to. Each one opens with an explanation in English of what it covers, followed by the entries that sit under it. Where an entry has an English headword, the card shows it first and the Korean title below.

General Dental QuestionsMedicines, other health conditions, insurance cover and second opinions.160 entriesCrowns, Bridges and DenturesCrowns, bridges, dentures and veneers, and the materials they are made from.77 entriesPreventive Dental CareBrushing, floss, toothpaste, check-ups and the habits behind decay.46 entriesOrthodonticsBraces and aligners, what sets the length of treatment, and retainers.64 entriesTooth ConditionsDecay, cracks, wisdom teeth, extractions and gaps left unfilled.63 entriesChildren's Oral HealthBaby teeth, the change to adult teeth, and a child's first visits.58 entriesDental ImplantsBone grafting, healing, placement at extraction, and long-term care.64 entriesOral and Soft Tissue ConditionsUlcers, white patches, dry mouth and bad breath.61 entriesRoot Canal TreatmentThe dental pulp, cleaning and filling the canal, pain, and retreatment.37 entriesGum DiseaseGingivitis and periodontitis, and what makes gums worse.33 entriesTooth Decay and FillingsComposite, glass ionomer and inlays, and life after a filling.28 entriesTooth AnatomyEnamel, dentine, pulp and the tissues that support a tooth.43 entriesDental Examinations and ImagingRadiographs, oral scans, bite analysis and biopsies.28 entriesGum TreatmentScaling, gum surgery, gum grafting and maintenance visits.22 entriesJaw Joint and Muscle ConditionsClicking, limited opening, grinding and night guards.18 entriesTeeth WhiteningHome and in-clinic whitening, and the shades it does not shift.12 entriesJaw and Facial ConditionsMalocclusion, asymmetry, jaw injury and altered sensation.15 entriesSalivary Gland ConditionsStones, infection, swelling and having too little saliva.8 entriesTongue ConditionsGeographic and fissured tongue, burning, and tongue-tie.11 entriesOral CancerEarly signs, risk factors, self-examination and follow-up care.6 entries

Where the information comes from

Entries draw on public health sources — MedlinePlus, the US National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, and the UK National Health Service among them — and each one lists what it used at the end. A dentist at the clinic reviews them.

The full index, the search box and the Korean initial-consonant index are on the 구강백과사전 page.

This page is general information about dental care, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. What is right for you depends on an examination. Please speak with a dentist before deciding on any treatment.