dentistry

noun

den·​tist·​ry ˈden-tə-strē How to pronounce dentistry (audio)
: the art or profession of a dentist

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For one, as University of British Columbia dean of the faculty of dentistry Mary MacDougall told New Scientist last year, the approach may only work in children, who still have plenty of dental epithelial cells, which play a foundational role in the development of teeth. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 4 June 2026 Our focus at Radiant Dental Arts is high-quality, personalized dentistry with an emphasis onhonesty, comfort, and patient experience. Del Mar Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2026 Our lectures help translate neuroscience, emotional intelligence and identity awareness into practical tools that equip students for both the technical and relational demands of modern dentistry. Sharon A. Kuhn, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 The new medical school will add on to University of the Pacific’s existing dentistry, pharmacy and health sciences schools. Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 28 May 2026 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 7 Jun. 2026.

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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