Examples of “dentistry” in a Sentence

noun The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems affecting teeth and gums.

• She decided to study dentistry after years of visiting her own dentist.
• Modern dentistry has made procedures like fillings far less painful.
• She studied dentistry for four years before opening her own office downtown.

noun The practical work of examining and treating teeth, such as fillings, extractions, and crowns.

• The clinic offers general dentistry as well as cosmetic treatments.
• Her clinic offers both general dentistry and treatment for children's teeth.
• My uncle practiced dentistry in a small town for most of his life.