Edentulous – term meaning “without teeth”

Enamel – hard tissue exterior of a tooth, covers the dentin

Endodontics – dental field concerned with care and treatment of tooth pulp and associated areas

Endodontist – dental specialist focused on treating disease and injuries of the tooth pulp and associated areas

Epidemiology – the scientific study of disease incidence and prevalence in a population

Equilibration – reshaping bite surfaces of teeth to correct an imbalance, also known as occlusal adjustment

Eruption – protrusion of teeth through gums

Evulsion/Avulsion – removal of a tooth from socket due to trauma

Excision – removal of tissue or bone through surgical means

Exodontia – dental extraction

Exostosis – bone overgrowth

Extraoral – refers to the area outside the oral cavity

Extracoronal – refers to the area outside the crown of a tooth

Extraction – removal of a tooth

Exudate – material containing fluid, cells, and/or debris caused by necrosis or inflammation

Eyeteeth – common term for cuspid or “canine” teeth