dentist

[den-tist] / ˈdɛn tɪst /

NOUN

one who practices dentistry

Synonyms

STRONG

dental surgeon endodontist exodontist orthodontist pedodontist periodontist prosthodontist

WEAK

tooth fairy

Example Sentences

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"We're caught between three mad powers, and war is terrifying," the 46-year-old dentist told AFP journalists outside Iran.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Ensieh, a dentist in the capital, said every day she is "losing more hope".

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The median general-practitioner dentist income fell 13.2% in inflation-adjusted terms in the five-year period that ended in 2024 from the prior five-year period, according to the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"We firmly believe that if you were the dentist you would recognise your work - it's quite unique," Det Supt Chris Bell from North Wales Police told BBC's Crimewatch Live.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Old Hirsch had been a doctor, not just a dentist.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron