the dentist
noun
variants
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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During Harrison's appointment, the dentist immediately noticed the swollen lymph node and urged him to visit his general practitioner as soon as possible.
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
While tungsten's role in weapons is driving the current crisis, its reach extends to far more mundane corners of American life, from the dentist's chair to the fishing hole.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Yes, the guys, especially the dentist (ick) and the icky bride-shopping commanders are creeping and disturbing.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The New York Times Getting a filling at the dentist can be painful, expensive and generally miserable.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
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Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
While tungsten's role in weapons is driving the current crisis, its reach extends to far more mundane corners of American life, from the dentist's chair to the fishing hole.
—Kevin Williams, CNBC, 3 June 2026
Yes, the guys, especially the dentist (ick) and the icky bride-shopping commanders are creeping and disturbing.
—Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
The New York Times Getting a filling at the dentist can be painful, expensive and generally miserable.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for the dentist
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“The dentist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dentist. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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