gerodontology

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noun

The scientific study of dental care in the elderly.

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Meanings

noungerodontology (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe scientific study of dental care in the elderly.

Origin

From gero- + odontology.

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APA

gerodontology. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gerodontology

MLA

“gerodontology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gerodontology. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gerodontology,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gerodontology.

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