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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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One of them mentioned, almost in passing, that his father, a retired dentist, had recently received an unsolicited mailing inviting him to invest in a private-credit fund.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Fairfax and his wife, Cerina, a dentist, were in the midst of a complicated divorce, according to County Police Chief Kevin Davis, who spoke to reporters Thursday morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Her roots are pure Appalachia; growing up in Sandy Hook, Ky., as the daughter of a dentist turned local politician and a mother who played piano for gospel quartets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

A former dentist, Sarwar said fixing the NHS was "personal" for him.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

My mother is a dental hygienist by profession, and Dr. Gershom is a dentist.

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg



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