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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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Plus, I was famished with the kind of hunger that accompanies the dissipating stress after leaving the dentist.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

A subsequent reception back in Presley’s hometown of Memphis was larger but similarly easygoing, as Elvis’ dentist, painter and electrician made appearances.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 28, 2026

In France, Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood behind Trump looking like a kid going to the dentist, or a babysitter who doesn’t want the gig.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Jun. 4, 2026

Doors were opening up and down the hallway: an insurance agent, the tax assessor, a dentist in a white coat, all poking their heads out to see what the fuss was about.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt

In the United States, dentists have used it off-label since 2014, when it was approved as a medical device for reducing tooth sensitivity.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Meanwhile, more dentists may identify signs of uncontrolled diabetes and coordinate care with the patient’s physician.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

"We get requests for everything, even dentists, everyone is calling us and asking if they can have a robot as a supporter, because they can't find people," chief executive David Reger told AFP.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

For years, we've reported on the issue, with some British towns known as 'dental deserts' - where there are simply no NHS dentists at all.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

My parents were dentists, I was bound to rebel at some point.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling



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