plural dentists
1
: a person whose job is to care for people's teeth
I have an appointment with my dentist today. = I have a dentist appointment today.
2
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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“Dentist.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/dentist. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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