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Meaning of "dentist" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD DENTIST

From French dentiste, from dent tooth.
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PRONUNCIATION OF DENTIST

dentist  [ˈdɛntɪst] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DENTIST

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dentist is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DENTIST MEAN IN ENGLISH?

dentist

Dentist

A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a health care practitioner who specializes in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services. The dental team includes dental assistants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and in some states, dental therapists.

Definition of dentist in the English dictionary

The definition of dentist in the dictionary is a person qualified to practise dentistry.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DENTIST


Adventist
ˈædvɛntɪst
artist
ˈɑːtɪst
cinquecentist
ˌtʃɪŋkwɪˈtʃɛntɪst
endodontist
ˌendəʊˈdɒntɪst
Esperantist
ˌɛspəˈræntɪst
experimentist
ɪkˈspɛrɪˌmɛntɪst
geoscientist
ˌdʒiːəʊˈsaɪəntɪst
immanentist
ˈɪmənəntɪst
indifferentist
ɪnˈdɪfrəntɪst
irredentist
ˌɪrɪˈdɛntɪst
neuroscientist
ˈnjʊərəʊˌsaɪəntɪst
obscurantist
ˌɒbskjʊəˈræntɪst
ornamentist
ˌɔːnəˈmɛntɪst
orthodontist
ˌɔːθəʊˈdɒntɪst
periodontist
ˌpɛrɪəˈdɒntɪst
prosthodontist
ˌprɒsθəˈdɒntɪst
pseudoscientist
ˌsjuːdəʊˈsaɪəntɪst
quattrocentist
ˌkwætrəʊˈtʃentɪst
scientist
ˈsaɪəntɪst
trecentist
treɪˈtʃɛntɪst

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DENTIST

denticle
denticulate
denticulated
denticulately
denticulation
dentiform
dentifrice
dentigerous
dentil
dentilabial
dentilingual
dentin
dentinal
dentine
dentirostral
dentistry
dentition
dentoid
Denton
dentulous

WORDS THAT END LIKE DENTIST

Baptist
bench scientist
chorizontist
Christian Scientist
Church of Christ, Scientist
computer scientist
forensic scientist
information scientist
intransigentist
marine scientist
natural scientist
nuclear scientist
political scientist
presentist
research scientist
rhabdomantist
rocket scientist
Seventh-Day Adventist
social scientist
sovereigntist
space scientist

Synonyms and antonyms of dentist in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dentist» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DENTIST

Find out the translation of dentist to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dentist from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dentist» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

牙医
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dentista
570 millions of speakers

English

dentist
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दंत चिकित्सक
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

طَبِيبُ الَأسْنان
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

стоматолог
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dentista
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

দাঁতের
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dentiste
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

doktor gigi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zahnarzt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

歯科医
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

치과의사
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dokter gigi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

nha sĩ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दंतचिकित्सक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

diş doktoru
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

dentista
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dentysta
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зубний лікар
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

stomatolog
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

οδοντίατρος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

tandarts
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tandläkare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

tannlege
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dentist

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DENTIST»

The term «dentist» is very widely used and occupies the 9.728 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DENTIST» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «dentist» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «dentist» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dentist

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10 QUOTES WITH «DENTIST»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dentist.
1
Dan Aykroyd
My great-grandfather, Sam Aykroyd, was a dentist in Kingston, Ontario, and he was also an Edwardian spiritualist researcher who was very interested in what was going on in the invisible world, the survival of the consciousness, precipitated paintings, mediumship, and trans-channeling.
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Russell Banks
For almost anyone who chooses to be a writer, since so very few writers are able to learn a living from their work that is equivalent to the living earned by the average dentist or accountant.
3
Joseph Barbera
Faced with the choice of enduring a bad toothache or going to the dentist, we generally tried to ride out the bad tooth.
4
Judy Blume
When I was growing up, I dreamed about becoming a cowgirl, a detective, a spy, a great actress, or a ballerina. Not a dentist, like my father, or a homemaker, like my mother - and certainly not a writer, although I always loved to read.
5
Taylor Caldwell
I was never afraid of anything in the world except the dentist.
6
Johnny Carson
Happiness is your dentist telling you it won't hurt and then having him catch his hand in the drill.
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Tyler Cowen
For the very top earners, vision and inspiration are essential. You need those to become the next Steve Jobs, but perhaps not to be the highest paid dentist in Beverly Hills.
8
Rodney Dangerfield
I told my dentist my teeth are going yellow. he told me to wear a brown tie.
9
Alice Dreger
According to my mother, there pretty much wasn't anything I wouldn't eat as a child. Not just try, but eat. I was even inclined to dig into stuff about which she expressed open disgust - lobster and other shellfish, and cheap Chinese food with pepper so hot it made your gums feel like a medieval dentist had been at them.
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Nolan Gerard Funk
I went to a dentist for a toothache, and it turned out his kids were in an acting school. We talked about it, and I decided to enroll at the same school. I was 14. I guess you could say I just got lucky.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DENTIST»

Discover the use of dentist in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dentist and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Dentist of Auschwitz: A Memoir
This is his story.
Benjamin Jacobs, 2009
2
Dentist
Photographs and simple text introduce the work done by a dentist.
Jacqueline Laks Gorman, 2002
3
Never Take a Shark to the Dentist: (and Other Things Not to Do)
A list of things one should not do with various animals, such as "hold hands with a lobster."
Judi Barrett, 2008
4
Dentist
Presents a day in the life of a dentist, following one as he begins his day at home, sees patients all day, and leaves work at the end of the day.
Rebecca Hunter, 2006
5
Kiss Your Dentist Goodbye
This book shows readers that den-tal problems, including discoloured and unattractive teeth, can easily be controlled -- without pain, flossing or big dental bills.
Ellie Phillips, 2010
6
Just Going to the Dentist
Little Critter goes to the dentist for a checkup, and finds that going to the dentist isn't so bad.
‎2003
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Going to the Dentist
An introductory look at a dentist's office, including the equipment found there, what the dentist does during a check-up, and cavities.
Helen Frost, 2004
8
The Dentist From The Black Lagoon
This popular book from the bestselling Black Lagoon series now has a brand-new cover design! THE DENTIST FROM THE BLACK LAGOON is a popular book from the bestselling Black Lagoon series now reissued with a fun new cover!
Mike Thaler, 2014
9
Dentist on the Ward
An introduction to the general hospital for students and foundation trainees in dental, oral & maxillofacial surgery.
Andrew Sadler, 2009
10
At the Dentist
Text, photographs, and diagrams present information about going to the dentist and how to take care of teeth properly.
Leah Browning, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DENTIST»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dentist is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sedation by Kamloops dentist to blame in patient's severe brain …
It concluded that the dentist was incompetent because he failed to recognize HZ's cardiac arrest in a timely way, delayed response and did not ... «The Province, Jul 15»
2
Foleshill dentist writes book to help children overcome fear of a visit …
Dental trips will no longer be unnerving for younger patients - after one Coventry dentist got to the root of the problem. Amrik Bhandal knows the ... «Coventry Telegraph, Jul 15»
3
Liverpool dentist to face misconduct panel over allegations of not …
A Liverpool dentist will face a misconduct panel amid concerns about the care he provided to 16 patients over four years. Hugh Sinclair ... «Liverpool Echo, Jul 15»
4
WATCH: Dad Banned From Dentist Exam Room Hears Screams …
According to IJReview, the dentist who runs the practice, Dr. Jamey Chang, wouldn't consent to an interview, and it's no mystery as to why. «Western Journalism, Jul 15»
5
Dentist and mother held for shoplifting
"We arrested the dentist and her mother based on CCTV visuals where they were found stealing articles from a shopping mall," a police officer ... «The Statesman, Jul 15»
6
RETRO: We'll never get teeth into trips to the dentist
Of course, things have changed a little since then, but for many, the regular fear of a trip to the dentist remains. It appears that no matter the ... «The Star, Jul 15»
7
Police investigating dentist office break-in
Officers arrived to find a window broken out then proceeded to search the building using a police dog. No intruders were found, but police did ... «Sandusky Register, Jul 15»
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Bath dentist warns drinkers to be vigilant after drink 'spiked' on night …
Dentist Paul Silvester was out with his wife and a group of friends when he started feeling groggy and later lost consciousness. The group, out ... «Bath Chronicle, Jul 15»
9
Ask the Dentist: The major downside to juicing
JUICING has taken the health world by storm, with more people than ever gulping down fruit and vegetable drinks in the illusive quest for a ... «the Irish News, Jul 15»
10
Helena dentist awards orthodontic "scholarships" to 5 teens
Helena dentist awards orthodontic "scholarships" to 5 teens. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 7:26 PM EDT. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 7:29 PM EDT. By Zack Briggs. Email. «KRTV Great Falls News, Jul 15»

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