Dental vs. Dentist

Dentaladjective

Of or concerning the teeth, as in dental care.

Dentaladjective

Of or concerning dentistry.

Dentaladjective

(phonetics) Made with the tongue touching the teeth, as in dental fricative.

Dentalnoun

(veterinary medicine) Cleaning and polishing of an animal's teeth.

Dentalnoun

(phonetics) A dental sound.

Dentaladjective

Of or pertaining to the teeth or to dentistry; as, dental surgery.

Dentaladjective

Formed by the aid of the teeth; - said of certain articulations and the letters representing them; as, d and t are dental letters.

Dentalnoun

An articulation or letter formed by the aid of the teeth.

Dentalnoun

A marine mollusk of the genus Dentalium, with a curved conical shell resembling a tooth. See Dentalium.

Dentaladjective

of or relating to the teeth;

Dentaladjective

of or relating to dentistry;

Dentistnoun

A medical doctor who specializes in dentistry.

Dentistnoun

One whose business it is to clean, extract, or repair natural teeth, and to make and insert artificial ones; a dental surgeon.

Dentistnoun

a person qualified to practice dentistry

Dentistnoun

a person who is qualified to treat diseases and other conditions that affect the teeth and gums, especially the repair and extraction of teeth and the insertion of artificial ones

Dentist

A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a medical professional who specializes in dentistry, the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services.