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
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'.
Dentist appears in
Dentist in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
طبيب أسنان
طبيب يهتم بأسنان الناس.
- Bengaliবাংলা
দন্তচিকিৎসক
একজন ডাক্তার যিনি মানুষের দাঁতের যত্ন নেন।
- GermanDeutsch
Zahnarzt
Ein Arzt, der sich um die Zähne von Menschen kümmert.
- SpanishEspañol
Dentista
Un médico que cuida los dientes de las personas.
- Persianفارسی
دندانپزشک
دکتری که از دندانهای مردم مراقبت میکند.
- FrenchFrançais
Dentiste
Un docteur qui s'occupe des dents des gens.
- Hindiहिन्दी
दंत चिकित्सक
दांतों का डॉक्टर।
- ItalianItaliano
Dentista
Un dottore che si prende cura dei denti delle persone.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Dentista
Um médico que cuida dos dentes das pessoas.
- RussianРусский
Стоматолог
Врач, который занимается зубами.
- Urduاردو
دندانپزشک
ایک ڈاکٹر جو لوگوں کے دانتوں کا خیال رکھتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
牙医
照顾人们牙齿的医生。
More words like Dentist
- AbandonB2
To leave someone or something and never return to them.
- AbilityA2
the fact that somebody/something is able to do something
- AbleA2
having the skill, intelligence, opportunity, etc. needed to do something
- AbroadA2
In or to a country that is not one's own.
- AbsoluteB2
total and complete
- AbsolutelyB1
used to emphasize that something is completely true
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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.


