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

Regular visits to the dentist to fill cavities used to be a shared ordeal for millions of American children and adults.

From Los Angeles Times

He alleged the chemical found in toothpaste and regularly used by dentists "is an industrial waste associated with arthritis, bone fractures, bone cancer, IQ loss, neurodevelopmental disorders, and thyroid disease".

From BBC

At benches they brush and gently scrape dust from fossilized bone, with the gentle dexterity of dentists cleaning Jurassic-era teeth.

From Los Angeles Times

He and his wife have been searching for a new NHS dentist since theirs went private about six years ago.

From BBC

It is expected the Liberal Democrats will focus on social care and the availability of GP and dentist appointments in their response to the Budget.

From BBC