Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Tooth Bleaching

The use of a chemical oxidizing agent to whiten TEETH. In some procedures the oxidation process is activated by the use of heat or light.

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Abstract

The use of a chemical oxidizing agent to whiten TEETH. In some procedures the oxidation process is activated by the use of heat or light.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Teeth Bleaching
  • Teeth Whitening
  • Tooth Whitening
  • Bleaching, Teeth
  • Bleaching, Tooth
  • Whitening, Teeth
  • Whitening, Tooth

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

72(71)

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Previous Indexing

  • Mottled Enamel/therapy (1966-1970)
  • Root Canal Therapy (1966-1970)
  • Tooth Discoloration/therapy (1966-1970)

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  1. E06w.420.750w

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NLM Classification

WU 166

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Tooth Bleaching. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014073. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014073
  2. Tooth Bleaching. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tooth_whitening
  3. Tooth Bleaching. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q143458