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

Many spoke of putting off seeing doctors and dentists and foregoing the purchase of prescription drugs. —Noreen Sugrue, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025

The actions of a Broward dentist before the death of an implant replacement patient will cost him $16,000, the cash part of a punishment list approved by the State Board of Dentistry in its final order. —David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025

And 66 percent of counties in the state report a shortage of dentists. —Megha Satyanarayana, Scientific American, 4 Apr. 2025

Regularly seeing a healthcare provider, such as a dentist or dental hygienist, can help detect and treat gum disease.6 8. —Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025

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

Rhymes for dentist

• adventist
• apprenticed

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