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dentist

[den-tist] / ˈdɛn tɪst /
NOUN
one who practices dentistry
Synonyms
STRONG
dental surgeon endodontist exodontist orthodontist pedodontist periodontist prosthodontist
WEAK
tooth fairy


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She was about to leave for a dentist appointment when the disaster struck and her building collapsed.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

The communities rallied around the program providing second-hand clothing, free dentist appointments and eye tests for the children.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Also having just come from the dentist, I was looking forward to a cold and soft lunch, and Bristol Farms’ is pretty decent.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

My dentist from a decade ago came through with a picture of a cupcake decked in a sparkler.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Dad would sometimes joke that Mr. McCracken lived a double life, working as a dentist by day and preparing for the end of the world by night.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

In the United States, dentists have used it off-label since 2014, when it was approved as a medical device for reducing tooth sensitivity.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

"We get requests for everything, even dentists, everyone is calling us and asking if they can have a robot as a supporter, because they can't find people," chief executive David Reger told AFP.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

In its submission to the CMA investigation, the BDA suggests in England it costs £4.2bn to provide NHS dentistry, but only £3bn of that comes from the government, leaving dentists a £1.2bn shortfall.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

In terms of expenditures, the study captures prescription drugs, special facilities, surgery and medical visits to doctors, hospitals and dentists.

From MarketWatch May 19, 2026

"What about doctors and dentists, stuff like that?"

From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements



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