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

Even though the clinic doesn’t currently offer physical therapy, day care, an eye doctor or a dentist for people with special needs, the goal is to help make those connections for the parents and guardians searching for solutions. —Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Dec. 2025

Dads, doctors, lawyers, dentists, and Rabbis sign up to join the volunteer security service. —Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025

Baker was going to take her 2-year-old son to a dentist appointment, and then go to Johnson’s house for dinner later. —Charlotte Observer, 16 Dec. 2025

Fred Baker, Frezja’s brother, said that earlier in the day, his sister dropped her son off at her grandparents’ house following a dentist appointment, according to WBTV. —Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 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