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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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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

Overhearing them, the dentist left a patient in the chair to regale them with his market winnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

He needed some dental work done and could not find an NHS dentist close to where he lived in North Yorkshire.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

I told you already, he was the best dentist in Isfahan.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri



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