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

My previous dentist installed colored, translucent panels of wonderful nature scenes right above the chair. —Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 1 Mar. 2025

Toothbrushes This is an easy one, because your dentist gives you a new toothbrush at your check-up twice a year—right? —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2025

Luckily, a dentist came to the rescue and saved the big day. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025

In the 30-second commercial, Ye appears to be filming a close-up of his face while lying in a dentist's chair. —Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 13 Feb. 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