Dentistry

Dentistry
Dentistry Den"tist*ry, n. The art or profession of a dentist; dental surgery. [1913 Webster]

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  • Dentistry throughout the world — is practiced differently, and training in dentistry varies as well. The Toothpuller ascribed to Caravaggio (1571 1610) Contents 1 Dentistry in …   Wikipedia

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