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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

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

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

My dad is the second favorite dentist in the city, we’re dead.

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

Meanwhile, more dentists may identify signs of uncontrolled diabetes and coordinate care with the patient’s physician.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 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

In its submission to the CMA investigation, the BDA suggests in England it costs £4.2bn to provide NHS dentistry, but only £3bn of that comes from the government, leaving dentists a £1.2bn shortfall.

From BBC Jun. 11, 2026

“No crows, no dentists, no fur coats,” said Reverend Obertask.

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo



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