dentistry

noun

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

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In-house services range from primary to preventative care, dentistry, soft tissue surgery and more. Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 23 Feb. 2026 Meanwhile, students in medicine, law, dentistry, and clinical psychology would retain access to loan limits of up to $200,000. David Kilmnick, New York Daily News, 21 Feb. 2026 For some reason — probably the disconnection between medicine and dentistry — people forget that the mouth is not a separate entity. Andrea Kane, CNN Money, 5 Feb. 2026 Pharmacy, dentistry, veterinary, medical, chiropractic, and podiatry degrees, among others, are considered professional. Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dentistry

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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 5 Mar. 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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