dentistry

[den-tuh-stree]

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.

dentistry

/ ˈdɛntɪstrɪ /

noun

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

dentistry

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dentistry¹

First recorded in 1830–40; dentist + -ry

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, Turkey has become known for affordable medical procedures, including transplants and dentistry.

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She said she worked purely in the NHS for many years, but "found burnout very quickly" so now does a mix of NHS and private dentistry, after training in orthodontic and aesthetic dentistry.

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“I just took it upon myself to challenge myself ... to be at a higher level in dentistry.”

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Nitrous oxide is used as an anaesthetic in dentistry and medicine.

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In February, a parliamentary committee was told Dental Recovery Plan, launched a year before, to try to address a crisis in NHS dentistry in England, had been "unsuccessful".

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