dentist (n.)

a tooth doctor

Examples

• Visit the dentist.

Key rules

• A dentist is a doctor who treats teeth
• Go to the dentist, see a dentist
• Dentist is countable

Common mistakes

• She goes to the dentist's → She goes to the dentist
• I visit a dentist's for a check → I visit the dentist for a check

Use cases

• Dental care
• Health appointments
• Describing check-ups