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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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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

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

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Last October, patients at another dental clinic in Mortdale - a suburb in southern Sydney - were similarly urged to get tested, with the dentist being barred from practising after breaching infection control standards.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Dad looks like a kid right before he goes to the dentist.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold



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