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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

“When the dentist office went out of business,” said co-owner Colton Weiss, “it seemed like a no-brainer to make it Mel’s and bring it back to the glory days of being a diner.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The Help with Health Costs scheme provides individuals and their dependants with help for travel costs associated with medical treatment on referral from a doctor or dentist.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 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

He was born in Philadelphia at the turn of the last century, the son of a dentist from Russia.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell



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