the dentist
noun
variants
or the dentist's
: the place where a dentist works
I saw her at the dentist last week.
He goes to the dentist's for a check-up every six months.
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The second most harrowing scene for me took place at the dentist.
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 16 May 2025
In the spot, West was shown lying down at the dentist, shooting the spot on an iPhone front-facing camera, with sunglasses on.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Flossing also provides these essential health benefits: Reduces the risk of cavities—which means less time in the dentist’s chair and less money spent.
—Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
No shots allowed Facing Athletic is the football equivalent of going to the dentist — nothing comes easy against a club that makes nearly every match an absolute grind.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 16 May 2025
In the spot, West was shown lying down at the dentist, shooting the spot on an iPhone front-facing camera, with sunglasses on.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 1 May 2025
Flossing also provides these essential health benefits: Reduces the risk of cavities—which means less time in the dentist’s chair and less money spent.
—Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025
No shots allowed Facing Athletic is the football equivalent of going to the dentist — nothing comes easy against a club that makes nearly every match an absolute grind.
—Brett Koremenos, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the dentist
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“The dentist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dentist. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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