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dental practitioner/surgeon
noun [C] formalDefinition
› a dentistDentistryThe teethProblems with bones, joints and teethDoctors and health workers generally
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Synonyms and related words:
- bridge noun (TEETH)
- cap noun (COVER)
- cavity noun
- crown verb (TOOTH)
- dentist noun
- dentistry noun
- extraction noun
- fill verb (SPACE)
- fluoride noun
- gargle verb
- grind verb (RUB)
- hygienist noun
- novocaine noun
- occlusion noun (TEETH)
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- scale verb (CLEAN TEETH)
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