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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


Example Sentences

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Ensieh, a dentist in the capital, said every day she is "losing more hope".

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

"We're caught between three mad powers, and war is terrifying," the 46-year-old dentist told AFP journalists outside Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

A newly minted dentist earns around $150,000 or more, but student loans eat up a lot of their take-home pay, especially in the early years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Three times in the last two years, hundreds of people in Bristol have been forced to queue for hours just to register with a NHS dentist in the city.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“What about a dentist? Did you see a dentist?”

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo