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

Whenever possible, Kim shadowed military dentists in Army clinics. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

That's in addition to doctor and dentist appointments, prescription drugs and other healthcare services such as acupuncture and addiction treatment, according to the IRS. — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

The House has 17 physicians, four dentists, two pharmacists, a nurse practitioner, an optometrist and a rehabilitation therapist. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Futile visits to a dentist led to a consultation with an endodontist, a specialist who diagnoses soft tissue disorders. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 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