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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"Thank you dentist" she smiled on the red carpet, showing off those pearly whites.

From BBC

Today you can see echoes of that campaign in ads for toothpaste, with dentists recommending a particular brand.

From BBC

It’s also home to officials who pore through phone logs, look for country-club memberships and even double-check visits to the dentist—all to figure out what really functions as home.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some dentists told Friel he could have an appointment almost straight away as a private patient, costing him up to £175 for a consultation.

From BBC

In 2016, police officers appealed for help from dentists after the investigation revealed the man had undergone two identifiable dental procedures.

From BBC

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