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Meaning of "orthodontics" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF ORTHODONTICS

orthodontics  [ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ORTHODONTICS

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Orthodontics is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ORTHODONTICS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

orthodontics

Orthodontics

Orthodontics, formally orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics, is the first specialty of dentistry that is concerned with the study and treatment of malocclusions, which may be a result of tooth irregularity, disproportionate jaw relationships, or both. Orthodontic treatment can focus on dental displacement only, or can deal with the control and modification of facial growth. In the latter case it is better defined as "dentofacial orthopaedics".

Definition of orthodontics in the English dictionary

The definition of orthodontics in the dictionary is the branch of dentistry concerned with preventing or correcting irregularities of the teeth Also called: dental orthopaedics.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ORTHODONTICS


antics
ˈæntɪks
aquatics
əˈkwætɪks
athletics
æθˈlɛtɪks
cosmetics
kɒzˈmetɪks
diagnostics
ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪks
endodontics
ˌɛndəʊˈdɒntɪks
exodontics
ˌɛksəʊˈdɒntɪks
genetics
dʒɪˈnɛtɪks
logistics
lɒˈdʒɪstɪks
mathematics
ˌmæθəˈmætɪks
optics
ˈɒptɪks
orthotics
ɔːˈθɒtɪks
periodontics
ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntɪks
politics
ˈpɒlɪtɪks
prosthodontics
ˌprɒsθəˈdɒntɪks
semantics
sɪˈmæntɪks
statics
ˈstætɪks
statistics
stəˈtɪstɪks
sticks
stɪks
tactics
ˈtæktɪks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ORTHODONTICS

orthocephalous
orthocephaly
orthochromatic
orthochromatism
orthoclase
orthocousins
orthodiagonal
orthodontia
orthodontic
orthodontically
orthodontist
orthodox
Orthodox Church
orthodox Jew
Orthodox Judaism
orthodoxies
orthodoxly
orthodoxy
orthodromic
orthodromy

WORDS THAT END LIKE ORTHODONTICS

acoustics
aeronautics
aesthetics
Baltics
bioinformatics
electromagnetics
general semantics
generative semantics
informatics
interpretive semantics
kinematics
kinetics
linguistics
office politics
pharmaceutics
pharmacokinetics
pneumatics
robotics
telematics
therapeutics

Synonyms and antonyms of orthodontics in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «orthodontics» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ORTHODONTICS

Find out the translation of orthodontics to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of orthodontics from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «orthodontics» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

牙齿矫正
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ortodoncia
570 millions of speakers

English

orthodontics
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

orthodontics
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تقويم الأسنان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ортодонтия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

ortodontia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

orthodontics
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

orthodontie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ortodontik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kieferorthopädie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

歯列矯正
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

교정
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Orthodontics
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

chỉnh hình răng mặt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆர்த்தோடான்டிக்ஸ்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ऑर्थोडॉन्टीक्स
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

ortodonti
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

ortodonzia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ortodoncja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ортодонтія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

ortodonție
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ορθοδοντική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ortodonsie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ortodonti
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kjeveortopedi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of orthodontics

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ORTHODONTICS»

The term «orthodontics» is very widely used and occupies the 16.430 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ORTHODONTICS» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «orthodontics» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «orthodontics» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about orthodontics

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ORTHODONTICS»

Discover the use of orthodontics in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to orthodontics and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Orthodontics: Current Principles and Techniques
Also included with this edition is a companion website that includes an electronic version of all chapters, supplemental content in select chapters, and a complete image collection to help with research and presentations.
Lee W. Graber, Robert L. Vanarsdall Jr., Katherine W. L. Vig, 2011
2
An Introduction to Orthodontics
This book is a also suitable for practicing dental clinicians who wish to refresh themselves on current theory and practice in the field.
Laura Mitchell, 2013
3
Orthodontics: Principles and Practice
This book introduces the concepts of orthodontics to undergraduate students.
Basavaraj Subhashchandra Phulari, 2011
4
Contemporary Orthodontics
This book includes detailed information on diagnosis, treatment planning concepts, related problems or controversies, and current treatment procedures, including the role of orthodontics in comprehensive treatment of patients with multiple ...
William R. Proffit, Henry W. Fields Jr., David M. Sarver, 2006
5
Adult Orthodontics
"This book addresses the increasing prominence of adult orthodontics and provides an authoritative resource on the subject. The opening chapters provide the context for adult orthodontics, including patient demographics and etiology.
Birte Melsen, 2012
6
Biomechanics and Esthetic Strategies in Clinical Orthodontics
This text provides state-of-the-art reference on the successful application of biomechanics in clinical orthodontics.
Ravindra Nanda, 2005
7
Orthodontics: Principles and Practice
This latest addition to the Dental Update books series provides a clear and thorough guide to contemporary orthodontic principles and practice.
Daljit Gill, Farhad B. Naini, 2012
8
Clinical Cases in Orthodontics
Clinical Cases in Orthodontics applies both theory and practice to real-life orthodontic cases in a clinically relevant format.
Padhraig S. Fleming, Andrew T. DiBiase, Sofia Ahmad, 2012
9
Evidence-Based Orthodontics
This land-mark text is the first to be devoted to the methodology, principles and practice of evidence-based practice in orthodontics.
Greg J. Huang, Stephen Richmond, Katherine W. L. Vig, 2011
10
Textbook of orthodontics
This is a comprehensive textbook written for the predoctoral dental student.
Samir E. Bishara, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ORTHODONTICS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term orthodontics is used in the context of the following news items.
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Burned-out home gets new life as Habitat for Humanity house
Cicotte is a dental assistant at Bartlett & Alexander Orthodontics. She couldn't afford to buy a house on her salary, she said, but she can afford ... «Glens Falls Post-Star, Jul 15»
2
Dentists want to make teachers smile
The participating dental offices – Smile Gallery, Witherow Orthodontics, Middle Tennessee Periodontics, Tennessee Implant and Oral Surgery ... «Lebanon Democrat, Jul 15»
3
New and expanded festivals benefit Shreveport-Bossier
Wheels in the Hills presented by Foster Orthodontics will host its inaugural event, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., on Aug. 1 at Betty Virginia Park in Shreveport. «Shreveport Times, Jul 15»
4
Active Stocks to Watch For: Constant Contact Inc (NASDAQ:CTCT …
... intra-oral scanners, and computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) services for use in dentistry, orthodontics, ... «wsnewspublishers, Jul 15»
5
Consumer Alert Risks Involved with “Do It Yourself” Teeth …
A photo in the September 2014 issue of The American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics shows damage caused by a ... «HamletHub, Jul 15»
6
Children's event will feature large vehicles
Wheels in the Hills presented by Foster Orthodontics will host its inaugural event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 1 at Betty Virginia Park in ... «Shreveport Times, Jul 15»
7
Palm Coast shopping center gets $40M renovation, new tenants
Other tenants that have remained in place at the store include a Starbucks, a UPS store and Coast Dental & Orthodontics. The renovations are ... «Jacksonville Business Journal, Jul 15»
8
Figueroa Orthodontics Helping Smile Train to Change Lives One …
This month and next, Figueroa Orthodontics and Smile Train will engage in activities promoting National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness ... «Chicago Tribune, Jul 15»
9
Olsen Ortho Studio
Because the field of orthodontics is constantly changing and ... We here at Olsen Orthodontics are known for our caring, generous, and ... «Billings Gazette, Jul 15»
10
Orthodontics and Invisalign—straighter, beautiful...
Orthodontics can head off such problems by ensuring the correct placement of your teeth and jaws. Aren't braces ugly? Conventional braces ... «InsideHalton.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Orthodontics [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/orthodontics>. May 2024 ».
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