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dentist

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Dentist (noun) means a medical doctor who specializes in teeth. Example: “I have an appointment with the dentist this afternoon.”

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1
A medical doctor who specializes in teeth.
"I have an appointment with the dentist this afternoon."
"The dentist told her to brush twice a day and floss."
"Our dentist gave the children stickers after checking their teeth."
2
Deliberate misspelling of Dengist.
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What is the meaning of dentist?
"dentist" (noun) means a medical doctor who specializes in teeth.
What are the different meanings of dentist?
"dentist" has 2 main meanings: 1. A medical doctor who specializes in teeth; 2. Deliberate misspelling of Dengist.
How do you use dentist in a sentence?
Example: "I have an appointment with the dentist this afternoon."
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