gerodontia
/dʒɛrɒdˈɒnTIə/; /dʒɛroʊdˈɒnTIə/Definitions
1. noun
the study of the teeth and jaws in relation to age; the study of the changes in the human dentition with age
“The dentist’s research focused on the field of gerodontia to better understand how teeth change over time.”
2. noun
the branch of dentistry concerned with the study of the changes in the human dentition with age
“Gerodontia is an essential area of study for dentists to provide proper care for elderly patients.”