orthodontics (redirected from Orthodontists)

or·tho·don·tics  (ôrth-dntks)

n.

(used with a sing. verb) The dental specialty and practice of preventing and correcting irregularities of the teeth, as by the use of braces.

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ortho·dontic adj.

ortho·donti·cal·ly adv.

ortho·dontist n.

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orthodontics

Noun

the branch of dentistry concerned with correcting irregularities of the teeth [Greek orthos straight + odōn tooth]

orthodontic adj
orthodontist n

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orthodontics

the branch of dentistry that specializes in treatment of malformed teeth and oral problems. — orthodontist, n. — orthodontic, adj.

See also: Medical Specialties

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the branch of dentistry that studies the prevention and correction of irregular teeth. — orthodontist, n. — orthodontic, adj.

See also: Teeth

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Noun

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orthodontics - the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth dental orthopaedics, dental orthopedics, orthodontia, orthodonture dental medicine, dentistry, odontology - the branch of medicine dealing with the anatomy and development and diseases of the teeth