noun
dentistry
DEHN-tihst-ree
noun
1
The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems affecting teeth and gums.
"She decided to study dentistry after years of visiting her own dentist."
"Modern dentistry has made procedures like fillings far less painful."
2
The practical work of examining and treating teeth, such as fillings, extractions, and crowns.
"The clinic offers general dentistry as well as cosmetic treatments."
How to Use Dentistry
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe medical field and practice concerned with teeth.
Common pairings
study dentistry
cosmetic dentistry
general dentistry
Word Forms
dentistries plural
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Etymology
From "dentist" plus the suffix "-ry," tracing back through French to Latin dens ("tooth").