denturist

[ den-cher-ist ]
/ ˈdɛn tʃər ɪst /

noun

a dental technician in Canada and some states of the U.S. who is licensed to make and fit artificial dentures without the cooperation or supervision of a dentist.

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decorum
the act of or need for making up one's mind.
dignified propriety of behavior, speech, dress, etc.
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Origin of denturist

denture + -ist

Words nearby denturist

dentulous, denture, denture base, denture foundation, denturism, denturist, denuclearize, denucleated, denudate, denudation, denude
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