Synonyms

dentist

American

[den-tist] / ˈdɛn tɪst /

noun

a person whose profession is dentistry.

dentist British

/ ˈdɛntɪst /

noun

a person qualified to practise dentistry

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Etymology

Origin of dentist

1750–60; < French dentiste, equivalent to dent tooth ( dent ² ) + -iste -ist

Example Sentences

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So the girl acquiesces and, in the next episode, we watch the dentist go to work on Evans’ mouth.

From Salon

“Comprehensive, around-the-clock care is delivered by licensed physicians, dentists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and mental health professionals,” Todd added.

From Salon

Chip was at a dentist’s appointment, so they hadn’t been able to share the news about the conference with him yet.

From Literature

The award covers around 1.5 million health staff, from nurses and midwives to physios and porters – the entire workforce apart from doctors, dentists and senior managers.

From BBC

But time dragged unbearably when he was in the dentist’s office or waiting for a ride.

From Literature

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