dentistry

n. treatment of teeth, work of a dentist

This article is about the dental profession. For tooth care, see oral hygiene. The World Health Organisation defines Dentistry as "the science and art of preventing, diagnosing and treating diseases, injuries and malformations of the teeth, jaws and mouth". A dentist is a healthcare professional qualified to practice dentistry after graduating with a degree of either Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), Bachelor of Dentistry (BDent), Bachelor of Dental Science (BDSc), or Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) or (B.Ch.D) or equivalent. In most western countries, to become a qualified dentist one must usually complete at least 4 years of postgraduate study. Generally, 2 years of clinical experience working with patients in an educational setting are required.
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Dentistry /den·tis·try/ 1. that branch of the healing arts concerned with the teeth, oral cavity, and associated structures, including prevention, [more]Dentistry - Community and Resources

Noun
1. the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth
(synonym) dental medicine, odontology
(hypernym) medicine, medical specialty
(hyponym) cosmetic dentistry
(class) crowned

(n.)
The art or profession of a dentist; dental surgery.