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

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

No doubt Nadella would rather have been at the dentist.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Tam is now retired and de-registered as a dentist, the statement said.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Her roots are pure Appalachia; growing up in Sandy Hook, Ky., as the daughter of a dentist turned local politician and a mother who played piano for gospel quartets.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

“You said you went to the dentist this morning.”

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner



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