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denturist

American  
[den-cher-ist] / ˈdɛn tʃər ɪst /

noun

  1. 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.

Etymology

Origin of denturist

denture + -ist

Example Sentences

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Like the gunman, Gina Goulet was a denturist with a practice in the town of Shubenacadie.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2020

Gina Goulet worked as a denturist in Shubenacadie.

From Fox News • Apr. 21, 2020

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