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

You’ll definitely want to get your family’s health insurance figured out before leaving the country, so that you’re covered for the little things like regular checkups and dentist visits as well as unexpected events.

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The group included anthropologists, geneticists, an archaeologist, an archaeobotanist, stable isotope specialists, radiocarbon experts, and dentists.

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Before starting the X-ray machine, the dentist always leaves the room, putting distance between herself and the radiation source.

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The researchers envision the treatment being available in two forms: a daily-use toothpaste or a professional gel applied by dentists, similar to nail varnish.

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The agency was surprised when Meta’s AI tools added a Hindi song to an ad that targeted dentists.

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