dentist
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of dentist
1750–60; < French dentiste, equivalent to dent tooth ( dent 2 ) + -iste -ist
Example Sentences
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It had been bothering me for a couple of weeks, so I went to see my dentist, hoping for the best and preparing for the worst, having had two extractions in less than two years.
From Los Angeles Times
Regular maintenance should, as any dentist will tell you, help prevent pain later on.
From MarketWatch
The show opened with a dentist turned magician.
From Literature
Once a year, a dentist comes to visit, but many dental procedures are not covered by the universal healthcare.
From Barron's
No doubt mom will be scheduling that dentist appointment for Jack sooner than later.
From Los Angeles Times
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