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

In 2023, Charlie, a dentist, was convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation to commit murder in his former brother-in-law's killing. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Watch for primary care physicians and dentists to more routinely screen partnered snorers for obstructive sleep apnea, and for CPAP and oral-appliance referrals to rise alongside sleep-divorce coverage. — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2026

According to a report from the American Dental Association's Health Policy Institute, in 2024 only 29 percent of dentists in Georgia participated in Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program, also known as CHIP. — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Your dentist may recommend fluoride toothpaste, fluoride treatments, or other ways to protect your teeth. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 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