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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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Growing venture capital–backed consumer brands, like Blank Street Coffee and dentist office Tend, traded in neons for pastel greens.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

“Out of the Further” is hardly the first movie to wring terror from a trip to the dentist.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 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

For Rusty's next trip, he is going to the dentist with her.

From BBC Jun. 14, 2026

The show opened with a dentist turned magician.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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, there are efforts to overcome a behind-the-scenes barrier between doctors and dentists: records systems.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 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

They found Negro teachers, doctors, dentists, and business owners.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson



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