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dentist

/ˈdɛn.tɪst/
den · tist
Plural:dentists
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Adjective:dental
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1

A licensed healthcare professional who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the teeth, gums, and oral cavity.

Example

"She scheduled a routine appointment with her dentist for a thorough cleaning and examination."

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• Nearby Words

dental
dentally
dentex
dentist
dentistry
denton
denture

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-18th century from French dentiste, derived from Old French dent ('tooth'), which comes from Latin dens, dentis ('tooth').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dentist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dentist
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