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

For the best results, contact your dentist for ways to gargle with hydrogen peroxide effectively and safely. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025

Resurging opposition to fluoridation — the practice of adding fluoride to public water systems at safe levels to prevent tooth decay — has been a nuisance for dentists, researchers and public health experts. —Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 May 2025

Chief dentist | Permanent, full-time Department: State Hospitals Location: Napa County Salary: $29,687 to $35,396 monthly The chief dentist oversees the dental program at the facility and also provides hands-on care, including exams, cleanings, fillings, oral surgery and other treatments as needed. —Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2025

Revere used that skill to teach himself to become an engraver and later a dentist, fashioning implants for his patients. —John Baldoni, Forbes.com, 10 May 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