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dentist

[ den-tist ]

noun

  1. a person whose profession is dentistry.


dentist

/ ˈ»åÉ›²Ô³Ùɪ²õ³Ù /

noun

  1. a person qualified to practise dentistry
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of dentist1

1750–60; < French dentiste, equivalent to dent tooth ( dent 2 ) + -iste -ist
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of dentist1

C18: from French dentiste, from dent tooth
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Utah has become the first state to ban fluoride in public drinking water, despite widespread opposition from dentists and national health organizations.

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Peers had attempted to secure exemptions for hospices, care homes, GP practices, dentists and pharmacies - but MPs rejected their plans.

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"And even then, I think basic degrees in nursing, doctors, dentists - is not enough," he said.

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He said GPs, dentists, community pharmacists and care homes were all "deeply worried" about the rise.

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A dentist has said it was a "gift for me" to be able to donate a kidney to his son, who was facing end-stage kidney disease.

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