orthodontics

[awr-thuh-don-tiks]

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces.

orthodontics

/ ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪks, ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪə /

noun

1. Also called: dental orthopaedics. (functioning as singular) the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or correcting irregularities of the teeth

Other Word Forms

• orthodontic adjective
• orthodontal adjective
• orthodontist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of orthodontics¹

First recorded in 1905–10; orth- + -odont + -ics

Example Sentences

Bui, 27, who grew up in South L.A., said that obtaining the certificate led to her job at a private dental practice in Lakewood, where she specialized in orthodontics, adjusting braces and handling other tasks.

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The university has also suspended new student intake for 28 of its courses, including postgraduate degrees in sociology, language and linguistics and orthodontics.

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In a statement to The Times, Ting’s wife defended her husband and his work in the orthodontics clinic.

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That would more than cover the orthodontics bill.

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It is calling on watchdogs in the UK to ensure any firm providing orthodontics directly to patients in the UK are held to high standards.

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