Definition of dentistry Dentistry

/dɛˈntɪstɹi/ - [dentistree] - den•tist•ry

We found 6 definitions of dentistry from 6 different sources.

What does dentistry mean?

Noun Plural: dentistries
dentistry - the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
		dental medicine, odontology
		medical specialty, medicine the learned profession that is mastered by graduate training in a medical school and that is devoted to preventing or alleviating or curing diseases and injuries; "he studied medicine at Harvard"
		cosmetic dentistry the branch of dentistry dealing with the appearance of the teeth
		dental surgery the branch of dentistry involving surgical procedures
		endodontia, endodontics the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the dental pulp
		dental orthopaedics, dental orthopedics, orthodontia, orthodontics, orthodonture the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
		periodontia, periodontics the branch of dentistry dealing with diseases of the gums and other structures around the teeth
		prosthodontia, prosthodontics the branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices

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dentistry
A branch of medicine that involves diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of any disease concern about teeth, oral cavity, and associated structures.

Dentistry is a kind of doctor's job. It is about helping people take care of their teeth, and about fixing teeth. A doctor who practices, or does dentistry, is called a "dentist".

Dentists will do all kinds of things. Dental hygienists help people keep their teeth clean. Dental surgeons will perform surgery to fix large or dangerous problems with people's teeth.

There are also doctors called orthodontists, who can move peoples teeth using braces.