Orthodontist
[awr-thuh-don-tiks] /ˌɔr θəˈdɒn tɪks/
noun, (used with a singular verb)
1.
the branch of dentistry dealing with the prevention and correction of irregular teeth, as by means of braces.
/ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪks/
noun
1.
(functioning as sing) the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or correcting irregularities of the teeth Also called dental orthopaedics
n.
1903; see orthodontia + -ist.
n.
1909, from Modern Latin orthodontia + -ics.
orthodontist or·tho·don·tist (ôr’thə-dŏn’tĭst)
n.
A person who specializes in orthodontics.
orthodontics or·tho·don·tics (ôr’thə-dŏn’tĭks) or or·tho·don·ture (ôr’thə-dŏn’chər)
n.
The dental specialty and practice of preventing and correcting irregularities of the teeth, as by the use of braces. Also called orthodontia.
or’tho·don’tic adj.
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