odontology
noun
odon·tol·o·gy (ˌ)ō-ˌdän-ˈtä-lə-jē 
1
: a science dealing with the teeth, their structure and development, and their diseases
2
: forensic odontology
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Laundrie's remains were identified through dental record comparison, also known as odontology, on Oct. 21. 
Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2021
Bayliss Wagner, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2021 Word History
Etymology
French odontologie, from odont- + -logie -logy
First Known Use
1813, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing odontology
Medical Definition
odontology
noun
odon·tol·o·gy (ˌ)ō-ˌdän-ˈtäl-ə-jē
plural odontologies
1
: a science dealing with the teeth, their structure and development, and their diseases
2
: forensic odontology