den‧tist S3 /ˈdentəst, ˈdentɪst/ noun [countable]
someone whose job is to treat people’s teeth
the dentist/the dentist’s (=the place where a dentist works)
I’m going to the dentist this afternoon.

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dentist
noun
ADJ. good | qualified, registered | NHS, private
VERB + DENTIST register with She couldn't get treatment because she wasn't registered with the dentist.
 ⇒ Note at DOCTOR (for more verbs)

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dentist someone whose job is to treat people's teeth:
I've made an appointment with the dentist.
She always dreaded a visit to the dentist.
oral surgeon a dentist who has special training to operate on people's teeth
orthodontist a dentist who makes teeth straight when they have not been growing correctly
dental hygienist/hygienist someone who is specially trained to help a dentist by cleaning teeth and giving advice about how to keep teeth healthy:
Ask your dental hygienist for advice on using floss.
dental practitioner formal a dentist

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