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

Early mineral loss can be reversed, but enamel that has broken down into a cavity is permanently damaged and needs to be restored by a dentist, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Early mineral loss can be reversed, but enamel that has already broken down into a cavity is permanently damaged and has to be restored by a dentist, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026

That can reverse early mineral loss, but enamel that has broken down into a cavity is permanently damaged and must be restored by a dentist, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

The space, on a scenic block near the water, looks something like a dentist’s office. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 19 Oct. 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