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dentist

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/ˈdɛn.tɪst/ · den-tist

A professional who is qualified to treat people’s teeth.

Meanings

nounformal

A professional who is qualified to treat people’s teeth.

ایک پیشہ ور جو لوگوں کے دانتوں کا علاج کرنے کے لئے اہل ہے۔

دندان ساز

dandan saaz

Formal: دندان ساز

Synonyms

tooth doctororal health professionaldental surgeonدندانپزشکدندانو کی معالجدندان ڈاکٹر

Common Collocations

  • visit the dentist
  • dentist appointment
  • family dentist

Example Sentences

I have a dentist appointment tomorrow.

میرے پاس کل دندان ساز کی ملاقات ہے۔

Mere paas kal dandan saaz ki mulaqat hai.

My dentist says I need to brush twice a day.

میرے دندان ساز نے کہا کہ مجھے دن میں دو بار برش کرنا چاہیے۔

Mere dandan saaz ne kaha ke mujhe din mein do baar brush karna chahiye.

He visited the dentist for a toothache.

وہ دانت میں درد کے لئے دندان ساز کے پاس گیا۔

Woh daant mein dard ke liye dandan saaz ke paas gaya.

Easily Confused With

orthodontist:An orthodontist specifically focuses on aligning teeth and jaws, whereas a dentist provides general dental care.

Word Family

dentistry
nounدندان سازی
dental
adjectiveدندانی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember the 'dent' in dentist as related to 'dentures' and 'dental care'.

Imagine a smiling mouth with shining teeth being checked by a dentist.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "dentista" — tooth

First known use: 18th century

The word 'dentist' has evolved from the Latin 'dentista' which referred to a person who deals with teeth.