dentist

Definition

  • noun: a person whose job is to care for people's teeth
  • noun: 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

  • I have an appointment with my 'dentist' today. = I have a 'dentist' appointment today.

  • He goes to 'the dentist's' for a check-up every six months.

  • I saw her at 'the dentist' last week.

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