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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

Overhearing them, the dentist left a patient in the chair to regale them with his market winnings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

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

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

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

From BBC • May 13, 2026

My dentist said I was grinding my teeth.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover



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