dentist

Meanings

• noun

  A healthcare professional who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.

  - "You should visit your dentist every six months for a check-up."
  - "The dentist filled my cavity with a silver filling."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dentist
dissent , pensive , sensitive

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Variants

List of all variants of dentist that leads to same result
dentist , dentists , the dentist , the dentist's

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'dentist' comes from the Latin 'dentis', meaning 'tooth'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of a toothbrush was in China around 1498.

2. The average person spends 38.5 hours in a dental chair over their lifetime.

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Related Concepts

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1. oral health: The state of health of the mouth and its structures, including the teeth, gums, and mucous membranes.

2. dental care: The practice of maintaining oral health through regular check-ups, cleanings, and the prevention and treatment of dental diseases.

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Culture

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The dentist plays a crucial role in maintaining oral health and preventing various dental diseases. In literature, dentists have been portrayed as characters in novels and short stories, and in movies, they are often depicted as caring professionals or even as villains. In art, dental tools and instruments have been depicted in various forms.

How to Memorize "dentist"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing a white coat, sitting in a dental chair, with dental instruments nearby.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dentist' with the idea of maintaining good oral health.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dentists Deal With Decay' to remember the meaning of the word.

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