noun

dentistry

dentistry

She is studying dentistry at college.

She is studying dentistry at college.

Modern dentistry is very advanced.

Modern dentistry is very advanced.

the treatment of diseases and other conditions that affect the teeth and gums. She is studying dentistry at college.

Synonyms: odontology, dental surgery

From 'dentist' plus the suffix '-ry', which denotes a practice or profession.

'Dentistry' is the profession or 'industry' of a 'dentist'.

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