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UK/["/ˈdentɪst/"]/US/["/ˈdentɪst/"]/

Meaning of Dentist

In simple words: A doctor who takes care of people's teeth.

Dentist in a sentence

  • to see/visit/consult your dentist
  • the dentist's chair/drill
  • I hate **going to the dentist**.
  • an appointment at the dentist’s
  • She couldn’t get treatment because she wasn’t registered with the dentist.

How to use Dentist

Use 'dentist' when talking about tooth health services. Mostly used in neutral conversations; avoid in very formal contexts where medical specialists are being discussed.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'dent' as in teeth, plus 'ist' like artist — an artist for your teeth.

Related words

Collocations with Dentist

Synonyms for Dentist

  • tooth doctor
  • oral care specialist
  • dentistry professional

Opposites of Dentist

Common mistakes with Dentist

  • Confused with 'dental hygienist' which is a different profession.
  • Saying 'the dentist's appointment' instead of 'the appointment with the dentist'.

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Frequently asked questions about Dentist

What does Dentist mean?

A doctor who takes care of people's teeth.

What is the definition of Dentist?

a person whose job is to take care of people’s teeth

How do you use Dentist in a sentence?

to see/visit/consult your dentist

Can you give another example of Dentist?

the dentist's chair/drill

What are synonyms for Dentist?

Common alternatives include tooth doctor, oral care specialist, dentistry professional.

What is the opposite of Dentist?

Opposite meanings include patient, customer.

What words go with Dentist?

It commonly pairs with good, qualified, registered, recommend, register with, appointment, office, chair, a dentist’s appointment, a/​the dentist’s office, a/​the dentist’s chair, good, qualified, registered, recommend, register with, appointment, office, chair, a dentist’s appointment, a/​the dentist’s office, a/​the dentist’s chair.

What are common mistakes when using Dentist?

Confused with 'dental hygienist' which is a different profession. Saying 'the dentist's appointment' instead of 'the appointment with the dentist'.

How do you pronounce Dentist?

US: /["/ˈdentɪst/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdentɪst/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dentist?

Use 'dentist' when talking about tooth health services. Mostly used in neutral conversations; avoid in very formal contexts where medical specialists are being discussed.

What CEFR level is Dentist?

"Dentist" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.