noun Uncommon

dentistry

DEHN-tihst-ree

Dentistry (noun) means the branch of medicine dealing with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems affecting teeth and gums. Example: “She decided to study dentistry after years of visiting her own dentist.”

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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."

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

"The clinic offers general dentistry as well as cosmetic treatments."

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In plain EnglishThe medical field and practice concerned with teeth.

Common pairings

study dentistry cosmetic dentistry general dentistry

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

dentistries plural

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Etymology

From "dentist" plus the suffix "-ry," tracing back through French to Latin dens ("tooth").

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Related words

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Rhymes for dentistry

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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.

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