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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

He needed some dental work done and could not find an NHS dentist close to where he lived in North Yorkshire.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

Savani, a dentist with no background in trade policy, craved the sweet fruit of his childhood after immigrating to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

The dentist there worked on her teeth until finally she had a new set.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals



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