dentist

noun

den·​tist ˈden-təst 

: one who is skilled in and licensed to practice the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, jaws, and mouth and who makes and inserts false teeth

Examples of dentist in a Sentence

I saw her at the dentist last week.

He goes to the dentist's for a check-up every six months.

Recent Examples on the Web

Their dentists might hold answers to some of these questions. —Maria Sokolina, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024

When this happens, many people seek help from their dentist, who often suggests wearing a night guard to protect teeth along with jaw exercises. —Tori Crowther, Allure, 11 Dec. 2024

So this apartment was definitely a dentist’s office, but there’s a lot of potential. —Clio Chang, Curbed, 3 Dec. 2024

And nine of the areas serviced by these clinics have been designated as having shortages of dentists, according to the Wisconsin Dental Association. —Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

French dentiste, from dent

First Known Use

circa 1746, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dentist

• the dentist
• the dentist's

Kids Definition

dentist

noun

den·​tist ˈdent-əst 

: a professional person who is trained in the care, treatment, and repair of the teeth and the fitting of artificial teeth

Medical Definition

dentist

noun

den·​tist ˈdent-əst 

: a licensed practitioner who is skilled in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, injuries, and malformations of the teeth, jaws, and mouth and who makes and inserts false teeth