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

Many dentist offices offer financial options to help patients manage the cost of care, including pretreatment estimates and payment plans. —Tribune News Service, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026

This series is inspired by the shocking and absurd true story of the suburban dentist who built a drug empire behind the façade of the American dream. —Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026

This included professionals such as dentists, doctors, lawyers, real estate brokers, bankers, and insurance professionals. —Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026

According to Nelson, his brother had claimed he was denied multiple requests to see a dentist. —Armando Garcia, ABC News, 30 Mar. 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