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orthodontics

noun

or·​tho·​don·​tics ˌȯr-thə-ˈdän-tiks How to pronounce orthodontics (audio)
plural in form but singular in construction
: a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth (such as malocclusion) and their correction (as by braces)
also : the treatment provided by a specialist in orthodontics
orthodontic adjective
orthodontically adverb
orthodontist noun

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web In 2007, the Daily Bruin looked into claims that donations influenced admissions to the orthodontics program. Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Moon was the former program director for the section of orthodontics. Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 About five years ago, the manufacturing company 3M, which makes items like adhesives, laminates, orthodontics and masks, did a survey that yielded some troubling results: Public enthusiasm for science was low. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The company helps dentists provide orthodontics like traditional braces and clear aligners, solving for a shortage of orthodontists. Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland, 20 Apr. 2022 This sleek model can be filled with either water or mouthwash and is gentle enough to use on implants, veneers, and orthodontics. Emily Belfiore, Health.com, 29 Sep. 2021 And each of them deliver orthodontics about 10 patients a year. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 8 Mar. 2022 Dentistry Today reported a similar boom in people seeking orthodontics. Ryan Kost, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Dec. 2021 But on Wednesday, the Hong Kong listing of a niche company, a mainland China orthodontics firm, became this quarter’s top debut, showing initial signs of a re-warming market and positive investor sentiment towards smaller listings. Yvonne Lau, Fortune, 18 June 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1909, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of orthodontics was in 1909

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