Meaning & use
pedodontics
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UK/ˌpiːdəʊˈdɒntɪks/
US/ˌpiːdoʊˈdɑːntɪks/
Meaning
noununcountabletechnicalspecialist
The branch of dentistry that deals with the teeth and mouth of children.
Grammar: Uncountable; takes a singular verb: 'Pedodontics is a specialized field.'
Patterns
- study pedodontics
- practice pedodontics
She decided to specialize in pedodontics after working with children.
Pedodontics requires patience and a gentle approach.
The university offers a residency program in pedodontics.
Common combinations
- pediatric dentistry
- Pediatric dentistry is the more common term for pedodontics.
- specialize in pedodontics
- He chose to specialize in pedodontics.
- pedodontics residency
- She completed a pedodontics residency at the children's hospital.
Synonyms and how they differ
- pediatric dentistry
- The everyday term for the same field, more widely used in American English.
Word family
- pedodontist noun
- A dentist who specializes in children's teeth.
Commonly confused: pedodontics or orthodontics?
pedodontics vs orthodontics
Orthodontics deals with straightening teeth, while pedodontics focuses on children's dental care.
Practice
What is pedodontics?
Choose one answer.
Pedodontics is dentistry for children. The other options describe podiatry, pedology, and a pedometer.
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