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

Talk to a dentist for specific guidelines on the best time of day—and how often—to brush your teeth. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Mar. 2025

See a dentist for an exam to learn if your teeth show any signs of grinding. —Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2025

Additionally, volunteering develops the soft skills needed to be a competent and caring dentist. —Kristen Moon, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025

When Leigh Rodgers, 34, couldn’t get a dentist appointment for a tooth infection, the delay caused the pain in her mouth to spread down to her neck and her chest. —Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 21 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