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

Options include traditional floss, floss picks, and water flossers, which use a focused stream of water and air to remove food debris, bacteria, and plaque, according to Fatima Khan, DMD, a dentist and co-founder of Riven Oral Care. —Elizabeth Yuko, Phd, Health, 31 Jan. 2025

Scott Peterson/Getty Images/The Christian Science Monitor Dr. Basel Oyun, a dentist and member of the local opposition committee at the time, says two areas of Douma were targeted. —Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Jan. 2025

Exploring the Link Between Oral and Heart Health The researchers were looking to find out which oral hygiene behavior — dental flossing, brushing, or regular dentist visits — had the greatest impact on stroke prevention. —Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 30 Jan. 2025

Physician loans: Doctors, dentists and other medical professionals less than 10 years out of residency can qualify for a mortgage with no PMI and more flexible DTI requirements. —Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Jan. 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

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