Word
dentist
Phoneticsden·tist
US/ˈdɛnɪst/
UK/dˈɛntɪst/
Definition
n. a doctor who looks after your teeth and helps keep your mouth healthy.
n. a practitioner who specialises in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.
Examples
“I have an appointment with the dentist tomorrow.”
“The dentist recommends brushing twice a day to prevent cavities and keep your gums healthy.”
“Regular visits to the dentist are essential for early detection of oral health issues that might otherwise require invasive and expensive procedures if left untreated.”
Examples
simple
“I have an appointment with the dentist tomorrow.”
contextual
“The dentist recommends brushing twice a day to prevent cavities and keep your gums healthy.”
complex
“Regular visits to the dentist are essential for early detection of oral health issues that might otherwise require invasive and expensive procedures if left untreated.”
Pitfall
I have an appointment to the dentist.
I have an appointment at the dentist's.
When referring to the place of work, use 'at the dentist's' or 'at the dentist'.
Etymology
Borrowed from French dentiste.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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