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

Soon, they were joined by the van Pels family and dentist Fritz Pfeffer, which brought the total number of people in the cramped space to eight. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024

Avoid reintroducing hard foods until your dentist confirms that the area has healed.6 4. —Maxine Lipner, Verywell Health, 19 Oct. 2024

Visit your dentist every six months to maintain good oral hygiene and prevent dental complications.12 Toothpaste created for sensitive teeth can help prevent tooth pain when consuming acidic and hot or cold foods. —Laura Schober, Health, 16 Oct. 2024

Additionally, on average, 37% of new patients are asked to bring physical copies of their medical records to their dentist appointments—and only 34% of patients do so. —Mariya Filipova, Forbes, 7 Oct. 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