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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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"The circle has closed. I feel much more complete," says Sunney Palahey, a dentist from Leicester.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

In France, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood behind Trump looking like a kid going to the dentist, or a babysitter who doesn’t want the gig.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

Hospitals, dentist offices, eldercare facilities and such have created 73% off all new jobs this year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

For years, I noticed the same trend while working as a public health dentist and researcher.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

I made the barber cutting hair, the dentist pulling teeth, the man who cleaned ears, and the man with the basket of cobras.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan



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