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

The couple from Fallbrook was returning from a dentist appointment in Tijuana when they were pulled over by a Tijuana traffic officer. —Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026

What kind of award does the world's top dentist get? —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 May 2026

That day in court, the prosecutors, defense attorney and judge agreed to modify the terms of Talley’s monitoring to allow for a dentist appointment. —Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026

Staying in touch with your clinic or checking in with a local dentist can help manage follow-up care. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 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