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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"We're caught between three mad powers, and war is terrifying," the 46-year-old dentist told AFP journalists outside Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 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

"We had a great NHS dentist where I used to live," she told me.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

You probably also remember that the dentist placed a heavy lead bib over you before running the machine.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland