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

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

No doubt Nadella would rather have been at the dentist.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Tam is now retired and de-registered as a dentist, the statement said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

“When the dentist office went out of business,” said co-owner Colton Weiss, “it seemed like a no-brainer to make it Mel’s and bring it back to the glory days of being a diner.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“But the left lateral is chipped. A piece of the tooth is still there. So that one you’ll definitely have to take up with a dentist, but I’m gonna go ahead and reimplant the others.”

From "As Brave As You" by Jason Reynolds



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