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

For many dentists, retirement planning is far more complex than maximizing contributions or choosing the right investment accounts. — Matt Nichols, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Under ordinary circumstances, dentists usually help maintain and save people’s teeth — not their careers. — George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

One night, Steve Martin, who would later play Audrey’s abusive dentist boyfriend in the film, even came to see it with Mary Tyler Moore. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

The agents remained for the next hour until Daniel Azurduy, a dentist and the building manager, arrived. — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 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