dentistry

[ den-tuh-stree ]

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noun

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

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noun

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

dentistry

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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Word History and Origins

Origin of dentistry¹

First recorded in 1830–40; dentist + -ry

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Ms Bentley said sloths had "very different teeth to humans, which makes dentistry challenging".

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"This idea of replacing the tooth in a biological way by regrowing it, drew me to London and to King's," explained the director of regenerative dentistry, Dr Ana Angelova-Volponi.

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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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dentist dentition

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