Dental Term Starting with N

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

A unique identification number used to identify a health care professional as an alternative to their dental license number. Under HIPAA, all providers were required to have an NPI by May 23, 2007.

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Nesbit

special appliance placed in the mouth that has fake teeth attached to it

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Network

Consists of participating dentists who have signed up with Delta Dental to provide dental treatment within certain administrative guidelines at agreed-upon fees.

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Neuromuscular Dentistry

A specialty that addresses the aches and pains felt in and around the neck and head that are associated with your teeth and jaw.

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Nightguard

A removable device worn over teeth at night to protect from damage due to clenching or bruxism.

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Nitrous oxide

A controlled mixture of nitrogen and oxygen gases (N2O) that is inhaled by the person in order to decrease sensitivity to pain and/or anxiety. Also referred to as laughing gas.

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Nitrous Oxide (NO2)

nitrous oxide which is a gas used to help your child relax for dental treatment

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Non-arthroscopic lysis and lavage

rinsing of your jaw joint

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Non-autogenous

A graft from donor other than patient.

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Noncontributory program

A method of payment for group coverage in which the sponsor pays the entire monthly premium for the program.

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Non-intravenous

A technique of administration in which the anesthetic agent is not introduced directly into the patients venous system.

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Non-IV conscious sedation

The liquid medicine willhelp your child sleep during his or her dental care.

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Nonparticipating dentist

Any dentist who does not have a contractual agreement with a dental benefit organization to render dental care to members of a dental benefit program.

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