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

Recent Examples on the Web While studying for his doctorate in dentistry at the University of Washington, An pursued a joint PhD to research preventive dental measures. Jacob Sweet, Vox, 8 May 2024 In a viewpoint published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine, the researchers point out that many common—nearly unquestioned—practices in dentistry aren't backed up by solid data. Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 7 May 2024 The images of the second alleged victim were taken May 9, and records at the dentistry showed the second alleged victim, a 4-year-old, had been there that same day, according to charging documents. Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 23 May 2024 According to federal officials, Choi and Son are both licensed to practice dentistry in Connecticut and their practices, C&S Family Dental in New Britain and Waterbury, are enrolled as dental providers in the Connecticut Medical Assistance Program, which includes the state’s Medicaid program. Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 6 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for dentistry 

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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 4 Jul. 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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