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

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In August, the court approved the older McKinney's request to return to work at his dentistry practice while on house arrest, according to court records. Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 26 Oct. 2024 The Oscar winner talked with ESSENCE about working with Listerine to decrease the diversity in dentistry gap, his own dental habits, and the power of representation. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 30 Sep. 2024 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 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 21 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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