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dentist

[den-tist] / ˈdɛn tɪst /
NOUN
one who practices dentistry
Synonyms
STRONG
dental surgeon endodontist exodontist orthodontist pedodontist periodontist prosthodontist
WEAK
tooth fairy


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Hospitals, dentist offices, eldercare facilities and such have created 73% off all new jobs this year.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

For years, I noticed the same trend while working as a public health dentist and researcher.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Her roots are pure Appalachia; growing up in Sandy Hook, Ky., as the daughter of a dentist turned local politician and a mother who played piano for gospel quartets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

A former dentist, Sarwar said fixing the NHS was "personal" for him.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

"I told you. He is our family dentist. Grandma Draper is part of our family. Before she moved to Florida, he was her dentist, too."

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg



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