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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

Steve Hurst, a local dentist, said new tests being used don’t show harmful bacteria.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 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

A former dentist, Sarwar said fixing the NHS was "personal" for him.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

After Father had rejected all the van Daan relatives, we chose a dentist named Albert Dussel.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank



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