Cryptic crossword clue
Ring lecturer to register unknown branch of dentistry 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word ODONTOLOGY

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The straight part
We know that "branch of dentistry" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case branch of dentistry = odontology.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does ODONTOLOGY mean?

ODONTOLOGY noun
  1. The study of the structure and development of teeth
  2. The branch of dentistry dealing with abnormalities of teeth

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