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 alleged stalker also sent the Colorado mom photos of her car in front of her dentist's office and of Daniel getting out of his car at work, per CBS News. —Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025

Skylines Smiles and Grewal were awarded the title of Santa Clarita’s best kid dentist in 2022, 2023 and 2024, per the dental practice’s website. —Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 26 Sep. 2025

There’s nurse Gerri, awkward Lisa, under-60 Maia, energetic Alexandra, yoga instructor Nicolle, dentist Monica P, and vineyard owner Robin. —Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2025

The crash marks the second time a vehicle wrecked into a dentist’s office in the Kansas City metro this week. —Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 25 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