Meaning & use
pedodontics
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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