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

Odom was divorced from Herbert Odom, a prominent Black South Side dentist and amateur boxer. —Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

Staying in touch with your clinic or checking in with a local dentist can help manage follow-up care. —Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026

Despite initial opposition from dentists, doctors, veterinarians, optometrists, the Connecticut Hospital Association and various business and banking associations, HB5127 got a favorable vote Thursday in the House of Representatives. —Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026

His larger donations have come from contractor unions, trade associations for railroads and dentists, a few California tribes and a large number of individuals who made the maximum contributions to his campaign fund last year. —Andrew Graham april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 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