noun

dentistry

dentistry

She is studying dentistry at university.

She is studying dentistry at university.

Modern dentistry has made great advances.

Modern dentistry has made great advances.

dentistry the profession or science of treating teeth She is studying dentistry.

Synonyms: dental science, odontology

From 'dentist' + the suffix '-ry', indicating a practice or profession. Derived from Latin 'dens' (tooth).

The '-ry' at the end is like 'industry' or 'ministry', indicating a field of work.

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