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This part of ISO 1942 defines terms used in dentistry, particularly those relating to dental instruments. General and clinical terms, and terms concerning dental materials and equipment, and those terms associated with the testing of such products are incorporated in the four other parts of this standard. Equivalent terms and definitions are given in both English and French. This standard is intended to provide accepted definitions for a numer of terms used in dentistry that could prove useful for the comprehension of documents aiming at the preparation and implementation of standards, and to improve communication, through close cooperation with the Fédération dentaire internationale, the World Health Organization and other national or international interested organizations.