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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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Plus, I was famished with the kind of hunger that accompanies the dissipating stress after leaving the dentist.

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

Hospitals, dentist offices, eldercare facilities and such have created 73% off all new jobs this year.

From MarketWatch Jun. 4, 2026

I told you already, he was the best dentist in Isfahan.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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

He added there was a recognition community facilities were needed in the new housing plans, but adding the likes of doctors, dentists or shops were dependent on private businesses or the NHS.

From BBC Jul. 6, 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

My parents were dentists, I was bound to rebel at some point.

From "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" by J.K. Rowling



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