dentistry

noun

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

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Smiles by Mario Montoya provides cosmetic dentistry services and porcelain veneers at $1250 a pop. Angel Diaz, Billboard, 24 Mar. 2025 In dentistry, healthcare providers use fluoride as a foam, varnish or gel to strengthen teeth and reduce the risk of cavities. Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025 However, some advanced degrees do tend to be lucrative, including professional degrees in fields like dentistry, law, and medicine. Robert Farrington, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 In the near future, probably after the next Olympic cycle in 2028, dentistry will come calling. George Ramsay, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for dentistry

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 Apr. 2025.

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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