The field of Orthodontia involved medical research and application specifically related to teeth. In the era of the Cold War that saw conflict between the Galactic Republic and the Sith Empire, the xenopathologist and combat medic Archiban Kimble, also referred to as Doc, briefly engaged in orthodontia on the planet of Rodia.
The initial reference to Orthodontia appears in the video game Star Wars: The Old Republic, which was launched by BioWare in 2011; it takes the form of the message "Healthy teeth" from Doc, the companion character of the Jedi Knight class. Exclusively female players who are developing a romantic relationship with Doc will encounter this message.