Word
dentistry
Phoneticsden·tistry
US/ˈdɛnɪstɹi/
UK/dˈɛntɪstɹi/
Definitions
01medical field
n. the medical study and treatment of teeth and the mouth.
n. the branch of medicine concerned with the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the teeth and oral cavity.
“Advances in modern dentistry mean that most procedures are now painless.”
“The university's department of dentistry is renowned for its research into regenerative treatments for gum disease.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the profession or field of study.
Synonyms
02dental work
n. the actual work done on your teeth, like fillings or cleaning.
n. the practical application of dental procedures, such as restorative work, surgery, or cosmetic enhancements.
“He had a lot of dentistry done last year, including two new fillings.”
“Extensive restorative dentistry was required to repair the damage caused by years of neglect and poor oral hygiene.”
Usage
Often used to refer to the collective procedures performed on a patient.
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“I sn’t it weird that dentistry and medicine have been kept largely separate?” Etymology
From dentist + -ry.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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