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

On Christmas Eve, Cliff (Strassner), a down-on-his luck comedian who can’t catch a break, chips a tooth, and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of Didi (Liz Larsen), a sharp-witted, no-nonsense dentist. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025

The gorgeous cosmetic dentist is so much more than meets the eye. —Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

Get Regular Dental Cleanings Visiting a dentist regularly is key to maintaining dental health and preventing cavities. —Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025

Leadership takes energy, stamina and mental clarity, so every CEO should have a physician, a dentist and even specialists like a nutritionist or therapist in their wellness corner. —Nancy Padberg, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

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