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

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Last October, patients at another dental clinic in Mortdale - a suburb in southern Sydney - were similarly urged to get tested, with the dentist being barred from practising after breaching infection control standards.

From BBC • May 13, 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

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

“That’s not food! Your teeth will rot and a dentist will have to pull them all out! You’ll have to eat soup your whole life!”

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina



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