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orthodontics::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dental orthopaedics, dental orthopedics, orthodontia, orthodonture |
| Type of | dental medicine, dentistry, odontology |
| Derivation | orthodontic, orthodontist |
Examples of orthodontics
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But then she heard about the newest technology in orthodontics called SureSmile.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Edward grew up, married and opened a successful orthodontics practice in Houston.
From the stltoday.com
She may even return to her original goal of a career in dentistry or orthodontics.
From the sfgate.com
Greg J. Huang, chairman of orthodontics at the University of Washington in Seattle.
From the nytimes.com
The current status of cone beam computed tomography imaging in orthodontics.
From the sciencedaily.com
Few big changes have taken place in the more than century-old field of orthodontics.
From the stltoday.com
Maini A. Short-term cosmetic orthodontics for general dental practitioners.
From the nature.com
Its mission is to promote and advance the art and science of orthodontics.
From the dailyherald.com
Must have at least 2 years experience in orthodontics to be considered.
From the jobview.monster.com
- The branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth
- (orthodontic) of or relating to or involving or practicing orthodontics; "orthodontic braces"
- Orthodontics (from Greek orthos "straight or proper"; and odons "tooth") is the specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions (improper bites), which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. ...
- A specialty of dentistry concerned with correcting misalignment of teeth
- (Orthodontic (health insurance feature)) Dental services that involve fixed appliances (braces) or removal appliances (retainers) to treat teeth, jaw and bite misalignments. Orthodontics is classified as an Extras or Ancillary service by Health Funds for private health insurance.
- (Orthodontist) the dental specialist concerned with straightening and aligning the teeth using braces.
- (orthodontist) A dental specialist whose practice is limited to the interception and treatment of malocclusion of the teeth and their surrounding structures.
- (orthodontist) A dental specialist who has completed an advanced post-doctoral course, accredited by the American Dental Association, of at least two academic years in the special area of orthodontics.
- (Orthodontist) Dentist who specializes in correcting abnormally aligned or positioned teeth. See Braces.
