dentist

[den-tist]

noun

1. a person whose profession is dentistry.

dentist

/ ˈdɛntɪst /

noun

1. a person qualified to practise dentistry

Word History and Origins

Origin of dentist¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of dentist¹

C18: from French dentiste, from dent tooth

Example Sentences

And products used in treatments offered by dentists cannot contain more than 6% hydrogen peroxide.

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But we also pay out of pocket for periodic visits with specialists like our ophthalmologist and dentist, with whom we’ve developed relationships over the years.

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Participants who went to the dentist regularly were 81% less likely to have both gum disease and cavities and had 29% lower odds of having gum disease alone.

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“Like the dentist who comes and sings with us — we want everybody in this school of theater.”

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She didn’t visit a dentist until she was 24.

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