Definition of "dentistry" []

• The science concerned with the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases of the teeth, gums, and related structures of the mouth and including the repair or replacement of defective teeth. (noun)

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• "How long does it take to get a degree in dentistry, and what is "Steve's" preferred flavor of toothpaste?"
• "Mormons, an overwhelmingly Republican demographic (nicknamed the blacks of the GOP), make up something like a third of the people in dentistry school."
• "First, dentistry is not much fun, so that if you happen to enjoy it or are willing to work hard in spite of not enjoying it, maybe you can earn more than the typical dentist."