dentistry

noun

den·​tist·​ry ˈden-tə-strē 

: the art or profession of a dentist

Examples of dentistry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Even dentistry is folded into the wellness equation, with routine cleanings offered at the on-site clinic. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026

Those pursuing a professional degree in law, dentistry or medicine, among other programs, can take out up to $50,000 annually. — Annie Nova, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Most myofunctional therapists have backgrounds in related fields like speech-language pathology, occupational therapy or dentistry. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 30 June 2026

That limited graduate nursing students to borrowing $20,500 a year, while students in clinical psychology, optometry and podiatry, as well as medicine, dentistry and law, could borrow $50,000. — Lisa Chambers, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1838, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

dentistry

noun

den·​tist·​ry ˈdent-ə-strē 

: the profession or practice of a dentist

Medical Definition

dentistry

noun

den·​tist·​ry ˈdent-ə-strē 

plural dentistries

: the art or profession of a dentist