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

So much has transpired here, right on this spot, and somehow a fight about an absent dentist is the absolute worst. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 22 July 2026

So, a Homerist, an archaeologist and a dentist walk into a bar. — Antonio Ferme, Variety, 18 July 2026

After a scan, a dentist could plan how much tooth material the robot should remove. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2026

Hemphill and a second dentist attempted CPR until medics arrived. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

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