dentistry

noun

den·​tist·​ry ˈden-tə-strē How to pronounce dentistry (audio)
: the art or profession of a dentist

Examples of dentistry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Vivas is accused of practicing dentistry and dental surgery without a license issued by the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners, according to court documents. Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024 He was first elected in 2010 and previously practiced dentistry. Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 13 Oct. 2024 Common services include: Bone grafting Dental implants Oral surgery Restorative dentistry Wisdom teeth removal Sedation dentistry is available if this is critical to attaining peace of mind. Geoff Whitmore, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024 In other ways, dentistry is actually super-duper cheap. Jonquilyn Hill, Vox, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dentistry 

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Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dentistry was in 1838

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“Dentistry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dentistry. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

dentistry

noun
den·​tist·​ry ˈdent-ə-strē How to pronounce dentistry (audio)
: the profession or practice of a dentist

Medical Definition

dentistry

noun
den·​tist·​ry ˈdent-ə-strē How to pronounce dentistry (audio)
plural dentistries
: the art or profession of a dentist

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