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 dentistry, nearly 50% of patients experience some level of fear or anxiety, which is why emotional intelligence is critical for building trust, alleviating fears, and fostering positive outcomes. Jon Stojan, USA Today, 4 June 2025 Artificial intelligence is already making waves in dentistry, assisting with early disease detection and patient education. Frank Fawzi, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 This would have repealed the University of Missouri’s status as the sole public university that could grant research doctorates and first-professional degrees in fields like dentistry, law, medicine, optometry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025 When Barbara decided to retire from dentistry, Johnson came up with a plan to market liver supplements for oral health. Skyler Trepel, People.com, 14 May 2025 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 10 Jun. 2025.

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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