dentist
noun
a person whose profession is dentistry.
dentists
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pluralof dentist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Until approximately a decade ago, many dentists routinely cleaned implants with the same metal scalers used to remove deposits from natural teeth.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
He made his first visit to Tirana to watch England's footballers play Albania last year – but then found himself intrigued by all the signs for dentists.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026
The government says that it is changing the dental contract and training more dentists in the areas most in need.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
In the United States, dentists have used it off-label since 2014, when it was approved as a medical device for reducing tooth sensitivity.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
Not having teeth, I’ve never really understood the fear people seem to have of dentists.
From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate
