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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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Growing venture capital–backed consumer brands, like Blank Street Coffee and dentist office Tend, traded in neons for pastel greens.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

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

From Barron's Aug. 17, 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

Richford, Georgia—it sounded like the kind of town that would have a dentist.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo

The findings come as ministers have pledged to tackle so-called "dental deserts", but dentists say the current deal is not viable.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

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

Meanwhile, more dentists may identify signs of uncontrolled diabetes and coordinate care with the patient’s physician.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

There are lots of financial advisers who develop an expertise in helping people with unique circumstances — Canadians living in the U.S., teachers, dentists, military families and so forth.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 2026

I asked myself: “What will Negro doctors, lawyers, dentists, bankers, school teachers, social workers and business men, think of me if I draw such a picture of Bigger?”

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright



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