Meaning & use

pedodontics

noun·Advanced

The branch of dentistry that focuses on the oral health and dental care of children.

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She chose to specialize in pedodontics after enjoying her rotation with young patients.

The clinic's pedodontics unit uses colorful rooms to help children feel less nervous.

A note on using this word

Pedodontics is also commonly called pediatric dentistry, the more widely used term in everyday speech.

Words with a similar meaning

pediatric dentistry

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