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dentistry

[ den-tuh-stree ]

noun

  1. the profession or science dealing with the prevention and treatment of diseases and malformations of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity, and the removal, correction, and replacement of decayed, damaged, or lost parts, including such operations as the filling and crowning of teeth, the straightening of teeth, and the construction of artificial dentures.


dentistry

/ ˈɛԳɪٰɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of medical science concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and disorders of the teeth and gums
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dentistry

/ ĕĭ-ٰŧ /

  1. The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the teeth, gums, and other structures of the mouth.
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of dentistry1

First recorded in 1830–40; dentist + -ry
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The deadline for this chapter of his life has been set, however - Nuguse has no intention of delaying his career in dentistry beyond the end of his 20s.

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The loss of modules will not affect medicine, dentistry, education or social work.

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NHS leaders have acknowledged a recovery plan for dentistry in England, launched by the previous Conservative government a year ago, has comprehensively failed.

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It acknowledges the general election is a factor, but says the new government must reflect on the long-standing problems in NHS dentistry.

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Agalegans say they are barred from a new Indian-built hospital, even though a Mauritius government press release vaunted its operating theatres, X-ray machines and dentistry equipment.

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