A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
| a | before |
| ac | before meals |
| ACC | Ambulatory Care Center |
| ACNC | Ambulatory Care Network Center |
| ad lib | as desired |
| adm. | admission; admit |
| adol. | adolescent |
| A.E.D. | antiepileptic drugs |
| Amal. | amalgam |
| AI | aortic insufficiency |
| ANC | absolute neutrophil count |
| Ant. | anterior |
| AP | anteroposterior |
| APF | acidulated phosphate fluoride |
| appt. | appointment |
| APXR | anterior posterior radiograph |
| AROM | active range of motion |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASD | atrial septal defect |
| ASHD | arteriosclerotic heart disease |
| AU | both ears |
| AVM | arteriovenoses malformation |
| AV Shunt | arteriovenous shunt |
| AV node | atrioventricular node |
| bact. | bacteria |
| bid | twice daily |
| bimax | bimaxillary protrusion |
| blo. cult. | blood culture |
| BM | bowel movement |
| BMR | bosel metabolic rate |
| BP | blood pressure |
| B/L | Band and Loop |
| BT | bleeding time |
| Bu | buccal tissue surface (not acceptable as tooth surface) |
| BUN | blood urea nitrogen |
| BWXR | bite-wing radiograph |
| bx | biopsy |
| Bx | behavior |
| Behavior Class/Frankel | |
| Bx1 | very uncooperative -- unable to treat |
| Bx2 | somewhat uncooperative -- treated with great difficulty |
| Bx3 | somewhat cooperative -- treated with some difficulty |
| Bx4 | very cooperative -- treated without difficulty |
| c | with |
| ca | calcium |
| CaOH | calcium hydroxide |
| cap. | capsule |
| CAT | computerized axial tomography |
| Cath. | catheter |
| CAT Scan | computerized axial tomography |
| CBC | complete blood count |
| CC | chief complaint |
| cc | cubic centimeter |
| CDE | complete dental/oral evaluation |
| ceph. | cephalometric radiograph |
| CHD | congenital heart disease |
| CHF | congestive heart failure |
| CHO | carbohydrate |
| chol. | cholesterol |
| cl | chloride |
| c/o | complains of |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| consult | consultation |
| cont. | continued |
| cm | centimeter |
| CL | cleft lip |
| CLPL | cleft lip and palate |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CPL | cleft palate |
| C/N | cannot |
| CNS | central nervous system |
| CP | cerebral palsy |
| CPR | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation |
| Cr | crown |
| CSF | cerebrospinal fluid |
| CTSP | called to see patient |
| ctx | chemotherapy |
| CVA | cerebrovascular accident |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| D | distal tooth surface |
| D/C | discharge/discontinue |
| D&C | dilation and curettage |
| DD | developmental disability |
| Derm. | dermatology |
| DH | dental hygienist |
| DIC | disseminated intravascular coagulation |
| disch. | discharge |
| Div. | division |
| D/N, DN | does not |
| DOH | Department of Health |
| DPT | diphtheria, pertussis, tetanies |
| DT | diphtheria, tetanus |
| DVR | Department of Vocational Rehabilitation |
| DVT | deep vein thrombosis |
| Dx | diagnosis |
| ECG/EKG | electrocardiogram |
| EEG | electroencephalogram |
| emerg. | emergency |
| EMG | electromyogram |
| Endo. | endodontics |
| EENT | ear, eyes, nose and throat |
| ENT | ear, nose and throat |
| eos. | eosinophils |
| EPT | electric pulp test |
| ESR | erythrocyte sedemention rate |
| ETCO2 | end title carbon dioxide (blood level) |
| ETOH | ethanol |
| exam | examination |
| exc. | excision |
| ext. | extraction |
| Extremities | |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LLE | left lower extremity |
| RUE | right upper extremity |
| RLE | right lower extremity |
| F | facial tooth surface |
| FBS | fasting blood sugar |
| FC | formocresol |
| Fe | iron |
| FFP | fresh frozen plasma |
| FH | family history |
| Fl, F2 | fluoride, topical application |
| F/U | follow-up |
| FUO | fever of unknown origin |
| Fx | fracture |
| GA | general anesthesia |
| GI | gastrointestinal |
| GIC | glass ionomer cement |
| GIR | glass ionomer resin |
| gm | gram |
| gr | grain |
| GT | gastrostomy tube |
| gtt(s) | drop(s) |
| GU | genitourinary |
| GY/GYN. | gynecology; gynecologic |
| h | hour |
| Hct | hematocrit |
| Hep A | hepatitis A |
| Hep B | hepatitis B |
| Hep non-A non-B | hepatitis non-A non-B |
| Hep C | hepatitis C |
| HBSAg. | Hepatitis B surface antigen |
| HBV | Hepatitis B virus |
| hgb | hemoglobin |
| HIV | human immune deficiency virus |
| H&N | head and neck |
| H/O | history of |
| H&P | history and physical |
| HPI | history of present illness |
| hs | bedtime/hour of sleep |
| HR | heart rate |
| hr. | hour |
| ht. | height |
| HHx | health history |
| Hx | history |
| I | incisal tooth surface |
| IA | intraarterial |
| ICU | intensive care unit |
| I&D | incision and drainage |
| IDDM | insulin dependent diabetes mollitus |
| IM | intramuscular |
| Imp. | impression |
| IQ | intelligence quotient |
| IPT | indirect pulp therapy |
| IRM | intermediate restorative material |
| IU | intraventricular hemorrhage |
| IV | intravenous |
| IVP | intravenous pyelogram |
| IVPB | intravenous piggyback |
| JVD | jugular venus distension |
| JVP | jugular venus pressure |
| K | potassium |
| kg | kilogram |
| KJ | knee jerk |
| KUB | kidneys, ureter, bladder |
| K-wire | Kirschner wire |
| l | liter(s) |
| L | lingual tooth surface |
| left | |
| LA | local anesthesia |
| lab. | laboratory |
| lat. | lateral |
| lb. | pound(s) |
| LE | lower extremity |
| LFT | liver function test |
| lig. | ligator, ligature |
| LL | lower left |
| LLA | lower lingual arch |
| LLE | lower left extremity |
| LLQ | lower left quadrant |
| LMP | last minute period |
| LOM | lose of motion |
| LR | lower right |
| LRE | lower right extremity |
| LRQ | lower right quadrant |
| LUE | left upper extremity |
| LUQ | left upper quadrant (abdomen) |
| Lungs: | |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| LLL | left lower lobe |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| RML | right middle lobe |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| lymphs. | lymphocytes |
| M | mesial tooth surface |
| M&T | myringotomy and tubes |
| malocc. | malocclusion |
| max. | maxillary, maxilla |
| mand. | mandibular, mandible |
| MBD | minimal brain dysfunction |
| mcg | microgram |
| med. | medicine |
| mEq | milliequivalent (per liter) |
| MG | magnesium |
| mg | milligram(s) |
| MI | myocardial infarction |
| min. | minute(s) |
| ml | milliliter |
| mm | millimeter |
| MMR | mumps, measles, rubella |
| mod. | moderate |
| mono. | monocyte |
| mos | months |
| MPD | myofacial pain dysfunction |
| MR | mentally retarded |
| MRA | magnetic resonance angiography |
| MRE | manual resistive exercise |
| MRI | magnetic resonance imaging |
| MVA | motor vehicle accident |
| Na | sodium |
| NA | not applicable |
| NAC | no anesthetic complications |
| NAD | no acute distress |
| NC | non contributory |
| Neb. | nebulizer |
| Neuro | neurological |
| NCTRDC | no contraindications to routine dental care |
| NG | nasogastric |
| NGT | nasogastric tube |
| nil | nothing |
| NKA | no known allergies |
| NKDA | no known drug allergies |
| neg. | negative |
| NL | normal |
| N2O | nitrous oxide |
| NPN | non-protein nitrogen |
| NPO | nothing by mouth |
| noct. | nocternal, night |
| NS | normal saline |
| NSR | normal sinus rythmn |
| NV | next visit |
| NWB | non weight bearing |
| O | occlusal tooth surface |
| O2 | oxygen |
| O2 sat | oxygen saturation |
| obs. | observation |
| OH | oral hygiene |
| OHI | oral hygiene instruction |
| OHIG | oral hygiene instruction given |
| OHM | Oral Health Maintenance |
| OHM F/U | oral health maintenance follow-up |
| OM | otitis media |
| OMFS | oral maxillofacial surgery |
| OPC | out-patient clinic |
| OPD | out-patient department |
| OP | operation |
| O R | operating room |
| Ortho. | orthopedic |
| Orthodont. | orthodontic |
| OT | occupational therapy |
| OXR | occlusal radiograph |
| p | after |
| P | phosphorus |
| PAXR | periapical radiograph |
| panXR | panoramic radiograph |
| path. | pathology |
| pc | after meals |
| PDA | patent ductus arteriosus |
| PE | physical exam |
| Ped | pediatric |
| Ped Dent | pediatric dentistry |
| PEEP | positive end expiratory pressure |
| percuss | percussion |
| perm. | permanent |
| PERRLA | pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation |
| PFT | pulmonary function test |
| PH | past history |
| pH | hydrogen ion concentration |
| PI | performance improvement |
| PICPF | Proper infection control procedures followed |
| PIP | peak inspiratory pressure |
| p.o. | by mouth |
| pos | positive |
| post. | posterior |
| post. op. | postoperative |
| POx | pulse oximeter |
| pre. op. | preoperative |
| PNP | pediatric nurse practitioner |
| POI | postoperative instructions |
| PP | pulpotomy |
| PPD | purified protein derivative |
| PPT | pulpectomy |
| pr | per rectum |
| Prep. | prepare for |
| pri. | primary (tooth) |
| prn | as necessary |
| prophy. | dental prophylaxis |
| Pt. | patient |
| PT | physical therapy |
| PTA | prior to admission |
| PTT | partial thromboplastin time |
| PVC | premature ventricular beat |
| Px | prognosis |
| q | every |
| Q | quadrant |
| QA | quality assurance |
| qd | every day |
| qh | every hour |
| qhs. | at hour of sleep |
| q2h, q4h, etc. | every 2 hours, every 4 hours, etc. |
| QI | quality improvement |
| qid | four times daily |
| QM | quality management |
| qns | quantity not sufficient |
| qod | every other day |
| qs | sufficient quantity |
| quant. | quantity |
| R | right |
| RA | rheumatoid arthritis |
| RBC | red blood count |
| r.b.c. | red blood cells |
| Rad./XR | radiograph(s) / x-rays |
| RCT | root canal treatment |
| RC | resin (strip) crown |
| RD | rubber dam |
| RDS | respiratory distress syndrome |
| resp. | respiratory |
| Rest. | restoration(s), dental |
| Rh | Rhesus blood factor |
| RHD | rheumatic heart disease |
| RL | ringer's lactate |
| RLL | right lower lobe (lung) |
| RML | right middle lobe (lung) |
| RO | rule out |
| RR | respiratory rate |
| RRt | retained root |
| RSNR | resin restoration |
| RT | radiation therapy |
| RTI | respiratory tract infection |
| RUL | right upper lobe (lung) |
| RV | residual volume |
| R | prescription/recommendations for treatment ortherapy |
| s | without |
| SA | skeletal age |
| SAO2 | oxygen saturation |
| SCI | spinal cord injury |
| SDH | subdural hematoma |
| Seal. | sealant |
| sec | second(s) |
| sed | sedation |
| sed rate | sedimentation rate |
| SH | social history |
| sib | sibling |
| SL | sublingual |
| SM | submucosal |
| SOAP | subjective, objective, assessment, plan |
| sol. | solution |
| S/P | status post |
| spec. | specimen |
| SQ | subcutaneous |
| ss | one half |
| SSC | stainless steel crown |
| ST | speech therapy |
| staph. | staphylococcus |
| Stat. | immediately and once only |
| Strep. | streptococcus |
| SURG | surgery |
| Sx | symptoms, signs |
| T, temp | temperature |
| T&A | tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy |
| tab. | tablet |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| TBI | tooth brushing instruction |
| Tbsp. | tablespoon |
| TFA | topical fluoride application |
| TIA | transient ischemic attack |
| tid | three times daily |
| TM | tympanic membrane |
| TMD | temporomandibular dysfunction or disorder |
| TMJ | temporomandibular joint |
| TO | telephone order |
| TPR | temperature, pulse & respirations |
| trach. | tracheostomy |
| trx | traction |
| tsp. | teaspoon |
| TT | thrombin time |
| Tx | treatment |
| U | upper |
| UA | urinalysis |
| UBW | upper body weight |
| UE | upper extremity |
| ug | microgram |
| UGI | upper gastrointestinal |
| uk | unknown |
| ULQ | upper left quadrant |
| UL | upper left |
| ULE | upper left extremity |
| UR | upper right |
| URE | upper right extremity |
| URQ | upper right quadrant |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| Urol. | urology |
| UTI | urinary tract infection |
| USOH | usual state of health |
| v | very |
| VA | shunt ventriculoatrial shunt |
| VC | vital capacity |
| vent. | ventilator |
| vent dep | ventilator dependent |
| vit | vitamin |
| VO | verbal order |
| VP | shunt ventriculoperitoneal shunt |
| VPB | ventricular premature beat |
| VQ | verbal cues |
| VS | vital signs |
| VSD | ventriculoseptal defect |
| VSS | vital signs stable |
| WB | whole blood |
| WBC | white blood cell count |
| wbc | white blood cells |
| W/C | wheel chair |
| WD WN | well developed, well nourished |
| wks | weeks |
| WNL | within normal limits |
| wt | weight |
| X-bite | cross bite |
| XR | radiograph/x-ray |
| XRT | radiation therapy |
| yo | year old |
| ZOE | zinc oxide and eugenol |