Definitions for Dentistry
ˈdɛn tə striden·tist·ry

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dentistry, dental medicine, odontologynoun

   the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. dentistrynoun

   Operations performed on teeth by dentists, such as drilling teeth, filling cavities, and placing crowns and bridges.

2. dentistrynoun

   A dental surgery.

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1. Dentistry

   Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is the branch of medicine focused on the teeth, gums, and mouth. It consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention, management, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the mouth, most commonly focused on dentition (the development and arrangement of teeth) as well as the oral mucosa. Dentistry may also encompass other aspects of the craniofacial complex including the temporomandibular joint. The practitioner is called a dentist. The history of dentistry is almost as ancient as the history of humanity and civilization, with the earliest evidence dating from 7000 BC to 5500 BC. Dentistry is thought to have been the first specialization in medicine which has gone on to develop its own accredited degree with its own specializations. Dentistry is often also understood to subsume the now largely defunct medical specialty of stomatology (the study of the mouth and its disorders and diseases) for which reason the two terms are used interchangeably in certain regions. However, some specialties such as oral and maxillofacial surgery (facial reconstruction) may require both medical and dental degrees to accomplish. In European history, dentistry is considered to have stemmed from the trade of barber surgeons.Dental treatments are carried out by a dental team, which often consists of a dentist and dental auxiliaries (dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, as well as dental therapists). Most dentists either work in private practices (primary care), dental hospitals or (secondary care) institutions (prisons, armed forces bases, etc.). The modern movement of evidence-based dentistry calls for the use of high-quality scientific research and evidence to guide decision-making such as in manual tooth conservation, use of fluoride water treatment and fluoride toothpaste, dealing with oral diseases such as tooth decay and periodontitis, as well as systematic diseases such as osteoporosis, diabetes, celiac disease, cancer, HIV/AIDS which could also affect the oral cavity. Other practices relevant to evidence-based dentistry include radiology of the mouth to inspect teeth deformity or oral malaises, haematology (study of blood) to avoid bleeding complications during dental surgery, cardiology (due to various severe complications arising from dental surgery with patients with heart disease), etc.

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1. dentistry

   Dentistry is the branch of medicine that involves the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders, and conditions of the oral cavity, often in the dentition (teeth) but also the oral mucosa, and of adjacent and related structures and tissues, particularly in the maxillofacial (jaw and facial) area. It can also involve work on the aesthetic improvement of teeth appearance. The practitioners of dentistry are known as dentists.

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1. Dentistrynoun

   the art or profession of a dentist; dental surgery

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1. Dentistry

   Dentistry is the branch of medicine that is involved in the study, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases, disorders and conditions of the oral cavity, the maxillofacial area and the adjacent and associated structures, and their impact on the human body. To the layman, dentistry tends to be perceived as being focused primarily on human teeth, though it is not limited strictly to this. Dentistry is widely considered necessary for complete overall health. Doctors who practice dentistry are known as dentists. The dentist's supporting team – which includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and dental therapists – aids in providing oral health services.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Dentistry

   The profession concerned with the teeth, oral cavity, and associated structures, and the diagnosis and treatment of their diseases including prevention and the restoration of defective and missing tissue.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Dentistry in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Dentistry in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of Dentistry in a Sentence

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Dentistry
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dentistry
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dentistry
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Dentistry
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Dentistry