: 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.
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At the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, patients can benefit from these important care features typically at a lower cost than seeing a dentist at a private practice.
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Sponsored Content, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
Her father, who is a dentist, played football at The Citadel and graduated from the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025
Water fluoridation has become controversial in recent years because of studies that found negative effects from drinking high levels of fluoride, though dentists and public health experts say that levels used to prevent tooth decay in the U.S. aren’t high enough to harm children.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Experts agree that most adults benefit from seeing a dentist at least twice a year for preventive care and early detection of issues like cavities and gum disease.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Time, 9 June 2025
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Sponsored Content, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2025
Her father, who is a dentist, played football at The Citadel and graduated from the University of Florida’s College of Dentistry.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025
Water fluoridation has become controversial in recent years because of studies that found negative effects from drinking high levels of fluoride, though dentists and public health experts say that levels used to prevent tooth decay in the U.S. aren’t high enough to harm children.
—Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
Experts agree that most adults benefit from seeing a dentist at least twice a year for preventive care and early detection of issues like cavities and gum disease.
—Perri Ormont Blumberg, Time, 9 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for dentist
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“Dentist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dentist. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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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
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