dentist
word
/ˈdɛnɪst/
DEN-tist
/dˈɛntɪst/
DEN-tist
Definition
A dentist is a doctor who checks, treats, and helps care for your teeth and mouth. You usually visit a dentist for cleanings, tooth pain, cavities, or other dental problems.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a countable noun: 'a dentist' or 'the dentist'. Common collocations are 'go to the dentist', 'see a dentist', and 'dentist appointment'. Do not confuse it with 'orthodontist', which is a more specific type of dental specialist.
Spanish: dentistaPortuguese (BR): dentistaPortuguese (PT): dentistaChinese (Simplified): 牙医Chinese (Traditional): 牙醫Hindi: दंत चिकित्सक - डेंटिस्टArabic: طبيب أسنانBengali: দাঁতের ডাক্তার - ডেন্টিস্টRussian: стоматолог - зубной врачJapanese: 歯医者Vietnamese: nha sĩKorean: 치과의사Turkish: dişçi - diş hekimiUrdu: دندان ساز - دندان ڈاکٹرIndonesian: dokter gigi
Example Sentences
I have a dentist appointment tomorrow morning.
basic
My son is afraid of the dentist.
basic
The dentist cleaned my teeth today.
basic
You should see a dentist if that tooth still hurts tomorrow.
natural
I finally found a dentist I really trust.
natural
The dentist said I need to stop drinking so much soda.
natural