orthodontics
noun
or·tho·don·tics ˌȯr-thə-ˈdän-tiks 
plural in form but singular in construction
: a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth (such as malocclusion) and their correction (as by braces)
also : the treatment provided by a specialist in orthodontics
orthodontic
ˌȯr-thə-ˈdän-tik
adjective orthodontically
ˌȯr-thə-ˈdän-ti-k(ə-)lē
adverb orthodontist
ˌȯr-thə-ˈdän-tist
noun 
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In 2007, the Daily Bruin looked into claims that donations influenced admissions to the orthodontics program. 
Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Moon was the former program director for the section of orthodontics. Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 About five years ago, the manufacturing company 3M, which makes items like adhesives, laminates, orthodontics and masks, did a survey that yielded some troubling results: Public enthusiasm for science was low. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The company helps dentists provide orthodontics like traditional braces and clear aligners, solving for a shortage of orthodontists. Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland, 20 Apr. 2022 This sleek model can be filled with either water or mouthwash and is gentle enough to use on implants, veneers, and orthodontics. Emily Belfiore, Health.com, 29 Sep. 2021 And each of them deliver orthodontics about 10 patients a year. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 8 Mar. 2022 Dentistry Today reported a similar boom in people seeking orthodontics. Ryan Kost, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Dec. 2021 But on Wednesday, the Hong Kong listing of a niche company, a mainland China orthodontics firm, became this quarter’s top debut, showing initial signs of a re-warming market and positive investor sentiment towards smaller listings. Yvonne Lau, Fortune, 18 June 2021 See More
Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 Moon was the former program director for the section of orthodontics. Alexis Timko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2022 About five years ago, the manufacturing company 3M, which makes items like adhesives, laminates, orthodontics and masks, did a survey that yielded some troubling results: Public enthusiasm for science was low. New York Times, 4 Aug. 2022 The company helps dentists provide orthodontics like traditional braces and clear aligners, solving for a shortage of orthodontists. Sean Mcdonnell, cleveland, 20 Apr. 2022 This sleek model can be filled with either water or mouthwash and is gentle enough to use on implants, veneers, and orthodontics. Emily Belfiore, Health.com, 29 Sep. 2021 And each of them deliver orthodontics about 10 patients a year. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 8 Mar. 2022 Dentistry Today reported a similar boom in people seeking orthodontics. Ryan Kost, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Dec. 2021 But on Wednesday, the Hong Kong listing of a niche company, a mainland China orthodontics firm, became this quarter’s top debut, showing initial signs of a re-warming market and positive investor sentiment towards smaller listings. Yvonne Lau, Fortune, 18 June 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1909, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
orthodontics
noun, plural in form but singular in construction
orth·odon·tics -ˈdänt-iks
1
: a branch of dentistry dealing with irregularities of the teeth and their correction (as by means of braces)
2
: the treatment provided by an orthodontist