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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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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

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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

"We firmly believe that if you were the dentist you would recognise your work - it's quite unique," Det Supt Chris Bell from North Wales Police told BBC's Crimewatch Live.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

“Call, did you hear about the lawyer, the dentist, and the p-sychiatrist who died and went to heaven?”

From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson



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