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Definition of dentistry

dentistry

/ˈdɛn.tɪ.stri/
den · tis · try
Adverb:dentally
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Adjective:dental
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• noun

1

The branch of medicine and health care focused on the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity.

Example

"Advances in modern dentistry have made root canal treatments much faster and virtually painless."

2

The profession, work, or clinical practice of a dentist.

Example

"After completing her undergraduate degree in biology, she decided to pursue a career in dentistry."

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• Rhymes for dentistry

• Nearby Words

dentally
dentex
dentist
dentistry
denton
denture
denuclearize

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century from 'dentist' plus the suffix '-ry', ultimately tracing back to the French 'dentiste' and Latin 'dens' (genitive 'dentis'), meaning 'tooth'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dentistry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dentistry
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