school of dentistry
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Definition
Noun: A graduate-level educational institution that offers advanced academic and professional programs leading to degrees in the field of dentistry, such as the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD).
Usage
This term refers specifically to the division within a university or a standalone institution dedicated to training dentists. It is used in formal, academic, and professional contexts. - She was accepted into a prestigious school of dentistry on the East Coast. - The university is planning to expand its school of dentistry with a new clinical facility.
Advanced Usage
- As part of a larger institution: Often mentioned as a component within a university's health sciences center.
- The research conducted at the university's school of dentistry is groundbreaking.
Variants and Related Words
- Dental school: A common synonym with identical meaning.
- He completed his training at a leading dental school.
- College of Dentistry: Another formal variant for such an institution.
Synonyms
- Dental college
- Dental faculty (used in some university systems)
Noun
- a graduate school offering study leading to degrees in dentistry