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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"So many people round here can't get a dentist… so it's been an absolute lifesaver."

From BBC

“There were lawyers, there were doctors, there were dentists. They did not have software engineering backgrounds.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Over the years, I’ve gotten restitution in one form or another from restaurants, insurance companies and even a dentist’s office — all because I stated my case when it came to a problem.

From MarketWatch

Over the last two years, more than £900m has been handed back - £1 out of every £7 they have been paid - as dentists instead prioritise private work.

From BBC

"Every time I tried to arrange to meet my son there were excuses coming up, claiming he was not well or he had a dentist appointment," William said.

From BBC