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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To celebrate, Gazza lay down on the grass and opened his mouth wide, imitating the dentist’s chair that had got him and his team-mates into so much bother a few weeks earlier. The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 18 June 2026 In today’s world, where every aspect of life, from the dentist's office to the classroom, is saturated by screens, the introduction to the digital world starts young. Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 15 June 2026 Closure two began on June 2, with Brougham Drive remaining closed from South 135th Street near the entrances to the AutoZone and the dentist’s office both located in the area. Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026 During Harrison's appointment, the dentist immediately noticed the swollen lymph node and urged him to visit his general practitioner as soon as possible. Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 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 1 Jul. 2026.

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