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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


Example Sentences

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Over the years, I’ve gotten restitution in one form or another from restaurants, insurance companies and even a dentist’s office — all because I stated my case when it came to a problem.

From MarketWatch

Over the last two years, more than £900m has been handed back - £1 out of every £7 they have been paid - as dentists instead prioritise private work.

From BBC

"Every time I tried to arrange to meet my son there were excuses coming up, claiming he was not well or he had a dentist appointment," William said.

From BBC

Earlier this month, the government announced that NHS staff in England and Wales - excluding doctors, dentists and senior managers - would get a 3.3% pay rise from April.

From BBC

It had been bothering me for a couple of weeks, so I went to see my dentist, hoping for the best and preparing for the worst, having had two extractions in less than two years.

From Los Angeles Times