LookItUp

dentistry

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈdɛntɪstri/ · UK /ˈdentɪstri/

dentistry means: The study and medical care of teeth, gums, and the mouth.

noun

TEETH CAREB2

The study and medical care of teeth, gums, and the mouth.

  • She wants to study dentistry.
  • Modern dentistry can save badly damaged teeth.
  • He has practised dentistry for twenty years.

Common phrases: study dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, practice dentistry

Questions about dentistry

What does dentistry mean?

The study and medical care of teeth, gums, and the mouth.

What is dentistry in other languages?

Türkçe: diş hekimliği · Español: odontología · Français: dentisterie · Deutsch: Zahnmedizin · Italiano: odontoiatria · 日本語: 歯科医学

How do you pronounce dentistry?

In American English /ˈdɛntɪstri/; in British English /ˈdentɪstri/.

How do you use dentistry in a sentence?

She wants to study dentistry. Modern dentistry can save badly damaged teeth.

Learn dentistry while you read

LookItUp shows the meaning that fits your sentence, in your language, and turns new words into quick practice cards.

Coming soon on the App Store LookItUp app for iPhone and iPad

dentistry in other languages

More words