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

Yousef said regulars from Larsa’s, including doctors, dentists, local hospital staff, police officers and firefighters, have been by to check out the new eatery since its March 7 opening. —Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026

But when Micron’s founders moved their fledgling company into that dentist’s office basement in 1978, Boise was hardly a tech hub. —Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2026

Fluoride also can be applied by a pediatrician or dentist every three to six months, Rao recommended. —Sarah Lindenfeld Hall, Popular Science, 11 Mar. 2026

In 1789, dentist John Greenwood made Washington a complete set from hippopotamus ivory, gold wire springs and brass screws holding human teeth. —Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 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