dentistry

American  

[den-tuh-stree] / ˈdɛn tə stri /

noun

1. the profession or science dealing with the prevention and treatment of diseases and malformations of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity, and the removal, correction, and replacement of decayed, damaged, or lost parts, including such operations as the filling and crowning of teeth, the straightening of teeth, and the construction of artificial dentures.

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dentistry British  

/ ˈdɛntɪstrɪ /

noun

1. the branch of medical science concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the teeth and gums

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dentistry Scientific  

/ dĕn′tĭ-strē /

1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the teeth, gums, and other structures of the mouth.

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Etymology

Origin of dentistry

First recorded in 1830–40; dentist + -ry

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Example Sentences

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dentistry

One of the greatest challenges in dentistry is that enamel has no living cells capable of rebuilding it after teeth have fully developed.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 5, 2026

She recalled that her grandmother protested as a dentistry student in 1968 and her aunt, an architecture student, took part in demonstrations in the 1990s.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

Amr Moursi, a professor of pediatric dentistry at New York University College of Dentistry and a co-principal investigator, emphasized the potential importance of that regulatory change.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2026

The BDA has warned that when dentistry occurs and the hotels and dentists aren't registered with their regulators, it can amount to "illegal practice".

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2026

Quackenbush, I heard, had two possible appointments to the Military Academy, with carefully prepared positions in V-12 and dentistry school to fall back on if necessary.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles

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