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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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Ensieh, a dentist in the capital, said every day she is "losing more hope".

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

She also spent money on manicures, tanning sessions and trips to a private Harley Street dentist.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

A newly minted dentist earns around $150,000 or more, but student loans eat up a lot of their take-home pay, especially in the early years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Gurule now makes $35 an hour as a pediatric dental assistant, and she hopes to become a dentist.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

A dentist hurried over to fix the tooth.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin



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