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

Below, a dentist’s advice on the best time to floss and how many times a day are ideal. —Violeta Valdés, Vogue, 28 Apr. 2025

Carey’s then-secretary called the cops and told them Carey had pointed a gun at her inside the Massapequa home that doubled as his dentist office. —Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025

Among the debtor's assets was his 50% interest in an LLC which encapsulated a dental practice, with the other 50% owned by another dentist who did not owe the IRS. —Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

If fluoride is removed from the water in your community, Oller suggests talking to your health care provider or dentist regarding what is needed to ensure appropriate fluoride levels for your children. —Sherri Gordon, Clc, Parents, 11 Apr. 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