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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"Every time I tried to arrange to meet my son there were excuses coming up, claiming he was not well or he had a dentist appointment," William said.

From BBC

Earlier this month, the government announced that NHS staff in England and Wales - excluding doctors, dentists and senior managers - would get a 3.3% pay rise from April.

From BBC

It had been bothering me for a couple of weeks, so I went to see my dentist, hoping for the best and preparing for the worst, having had two extractions in less than two years.

From Los Angeles Times

Regular maintenance should, as any dentist will tell you, help prevent pain later on.

From MarketWatch

The show opened with a dentist turned magician.

From Literature