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

This includes mental health professionals, social services, engineers, and even physicians, dentists and more. —Ashley Sharp, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2026

Up to $100,000 for physicians and dentists, and up to $60,000 for other eligible providers. —Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026

The ex-husband of an Ohio dentist’s wife, killed in a double murder, waived his extradition during a hearing in an Illinois courtroom Monday afternoon as extradition proceedings are expected to begin. —Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 12 Jan. 2026

More than a week after an Ohio dentist and his wife were found fatally shot in their home, the woman’s ex-husband was arrested on suspicion of murder. —Compiled From Mercury News Wire Reports, Mercury News, 12 Jan. 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