dentistry
2 synonyms for dentistry, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems affecting teeth and gums.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
odontology
dental medicine
How to use dentistry
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
study dentistry
cosmetic dentistry
general dentistry
Etymology
From "dentist" plus the suffix "-ry," tracing back through French to Latin dens ("tooth").
Full origin of dentistry →Frequently asked questions
What does “dentistry” mean?
The word “dentistry” means the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems affecting teeth and gums. In plain terms, the medical field and practice concerned with teeth.
How do you pronounce “dentistry”?
“Dentistry” is pronounced DEHN-tihst-ree (/ˈdɛntɪstɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “dentistry” in a sentence?
Here is “dentistry” used in a sentence: “She decided to study dentistry after years of visiting her own dentist.”
What part of speech is “dentistry”?
“Dentistry” is a noun.
Where does the word “dentistry” come from?
The word “dentistry” comes from Latin. From "dentist" plus the suffix "-ry," tracing back through French to Latin dens ("tooth").
Is “dentistry” a common word?
“Dentistry” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “dentistry” have?
“Dentistry” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems affecting teeth and gums.
