orthodontics
[ awr-thuh-don-tiks ]
/ ˌɔr θəˈdɒn tɪks /
noun (used with a singular verb)
the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces.
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British Dictionary definitions for orthodontist
orthodontics
orthodontia (ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪə)
/ (ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪks) /
noun
(functioning as singular)
the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or correcting irregularities of the teeth
Also called: dental orthopaedics
Derived forms of orthodontics
orthodontic, adjective orthodontist, nounMedical definitions for orthodontist (1 of 2)
orthodontist
[ ôr′thə-dŏn′tĭst ]
n.
A person who specializes in orthodontics.
Medical definitions for orthodontist (2 of 2)
orthodontics
[ ôr′thə-dŏn′tĭks ]
n.
The dental specialty and practice of preventing and correcting irregularities of the teeth, as by the use of braces.
orthodontia orthodonture