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

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

From BBC

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".

From BBC

The dentistry office also said there were no clear signs before the surgery that she had this condition.

From Los Angeles Times

"It will make NHS dentistry more attractive to dentists and that is good for patients," he said.

From BBC

A recent Public Accounts Committee report on NHS dentistry found that only around half of the English population could see an NHS dentist over a two-year period under current funding and contractual arrangements.

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