odontology

[ oh-don-tol-uh-jee, od-on- ]

noun

1. the science dealing with the study of the teeth and their surrounding tissues and with the prevention and cure of their diseases.

odontology

/ ɒˌdɒntəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌɒdɒnˈtɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of science concerned with the anatomy, development, and diseases of teeth and related structures

Derived Forms

• odontological, adjective
• ˌodonˈtologist, noun

Other Words From

• o·don·to·log·i·cal [oh-don-tl-, oj, -i-k, uh, l], adjective
• odon·tolo·gist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of odontology¹

First recorded in 1810–20; odonto- + -logy

Example Sentences

The research team from the University of Gothenburg's Institute of Odontology worked with an osteologist from Västergötland's Museum.

From Science Daily

Bite-mark analysis is now considered completely unreliable, said Adam Freeman, a former president of the American Board of Forensic Odontology.

From Washington Post

That’s what worries Dr. Puriene, the odontology professor in Vilnius.

From New York Times

Alina Puriene, a respected professor of odontology, is ordering sandbags to seal the windows in her basement.

From New York Times

West testified that he was a member of the American Board of Forensic Odontology and that he had followed the group’s guidelines as he compared the marks on Kemp’s body to Howard’s dental impressions that were made as part of the case.

From Washington Times