dentistry

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Synonyms: dentist, dentists, dentistic, dentist's

Antonyms: dentist, dentists, dentistic, dentist's

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The [[field]] of [[medicine]] concerned with the [[study]], [[diagnosis]]{{,}} and [[treatment]] of [[condition]]s of the [[tooth|teeth]] and oral cavity.
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} [[operation|Operations]] performed on teeth and adjoining areas such as [[drill]]ing, filling [[cavity|cavities]]{{,}} and placing [[crown]]s and [[bridge]]s.<!--These operations are not necessarily performed by dentists: DIY dentistry is still called dentistry.-->
3. {{lb|en|countable}} A [[dental]] [[surgery]], an operation on the teeth.
4. {{lb|en|countable|uncommon}} A place where dental operations are performed.

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