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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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She was about to leave for a dentist appointment when the disaster struck and her building collapsed.

From Barron's Aug. 17, 2026

Also having just come from the dentist, I was looking forward to a cold and soft lunch, and Bristol Farms’ is pretty decent.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

My dentist from a decade ago came through with a picture of a cupcake decked in a sparkler.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 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

I kept my eyes open for a sign that said dentist.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo

While the NHS, and access to GPs and dentists has been mentioned by many of the 34 candidates, social care has rarely featured.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

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

There are lots of financial advisers who develop an expertise in helping people with unique circumstances — Canadians living in the U.S., teachers, dentists, military families and so forth.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 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

Colored people of all backgrounds lived in Newsome Park: doctors, lawyers, dentists, ministers, teachers, carpenters, brickmasons, plumbers.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson



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