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

Leask and a network of locals—including a retired dentist, a shepherd and a retired project manager—gathered more information and tipped off officials.

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A dentist informed her she required surgery to remove both lower wisdom teeth next week, for which she'll need to spend at least two weeks recovering.

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“Dental care by a dentist who acknowledges that she doesn’t control your pain based on your political party? How does she have a license to practice?” wrote one person in a Yelp post.

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The Welsh government said those who needed active treatment or support would be seen more regularly and dentists could decide on individual risks.

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“One time he went to the dentist to get his teeth cleaned and I obviously didn’t go in — I was just in the car,” Ballesteros says.

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