- Sektör: Health care
- Number of terms: 3360
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CIGNA Corporation, headquartered in Philadelphia, provides health care and related benefits in the United States and internationally.
A drug that has been approved by the Federal Food and Drug Administration which can only be dispensed according to physician's prescription order.
Industry:Health care
Education and treatment devoted to and concerned with preventing the development of dental disease.
Industry:Health care
Any action taken by the patient, assisted by the dentist, hygienist, and the office staff that serves to prevent dental or other disease. Sealants, cleanings and space maintainers are examples of preventive treatment.
Industry:Health care
Certification that an organization meets the reviewing organization's standards. Examples: accreditation of HMOs by the National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) or accreditation of hospitals by the Joint Commission of Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).
Industry:Health care
A deep scaling of that portion of the tooth below the gum line. Purpose is to remove calculus and infected gum tissue.
Industry:Health care
The scaling and polishing procedure performed to remove calculus, plaque, and stains from the crowns of the teeth.
Industry:Health care
A class of drugs that eliminates or reduces pain. See local anesthetic.
Industry:Health care
Rehabilitation means the restoration of or improvement in an employee's health and ability to perform the functions of his or her job. It usually involves a program of clinical and vocational services with the goal of returning employees to a satisfying occupation if possible.
Industry:Health care
