noun
- a doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of teeth and gums
Examples
- I have an appointment with my dentist next week.
- The dentist recommended that I floss daily.
- She decided to become a dentist after high school.
- The dentist filled two cavities during my visit.
- My dentist says I need to brush my teeth more carefully.
- The children were nervous about visiting the dentist.
- Our family dentist has been practicing for twenty years.