dentist

den·tist

noun \ˈden-təst\

Definition of DENTIST

: 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

1. I saw her at the dentist last week.
2. He goes to the dentist's for a check-up every six months.

Origin of DENTIST

French dentiste, from dent

First Known Use: 1752