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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And for the Cravings founder, that means a (literally) sweet idea turned into a cosmetic dentistry disaster. Marci Robin, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025 According to the health department, there were multiple measles exposures last week in the southwestern part of the state, including at an elementary school, an urgent care facility, a pediatrician’s office and a pediatric dentistry. Erika Edwards, NBC news, 18 Dec. 2025 The clinic features a multidisciplinary team, including dentists with experience in prosthodontics, implantology, and cosmetic dentistry. Matt Emma, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025 For dentistry students at Al-Azhar, the challenges are even greater. Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2025 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 24 Dec. 2025.

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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