/dɛˈntʌst/ - [dentust] - den•tist
We found 7 definitions of dentist from 7 different sources.
NounPlural: dentists |
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dentist - a person qualified to practice dentistry | ||
tooth doctor, dental practitioner | ||
medical man, medical practitioner someone who practices medicine | ||
dental surgeon a dentist qualified to perform surgical procedures | ||
endodontist a dentist specializing in diseases of the dental pulp and nerve | ||
exodontist a dentist specializing in the extraction of teeth | ||
orthodontist a dentist specializing in the prevention or correction of irregularities of the teeth | ||
pedodontist a dentist who specializes in the care of children's teeth | ||
periodontist a dentist specializing in diseases of the gums and other structure surrounding the teeth |