# dentist

Pronunciation: say "DEN-tist" /ˈdɛntɪst/

## Noun

1. A doctor who specializes in the care and treatment of teeth.
   - Simple: A doctor who takes care of people's teeth and treats tooth problems.
   - _The dentist filled two cavities during my afternoon appointment._
   - _Many dentists recommend a checkup and cleaning every six months._

## Origin

Borrowed from French dentiste.

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/dentist (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).