dentist
Oral health professional
A dentist is a medical professional who specializes in the care of teeth and gums.
Dentists examine, diagnose, and treat problems of the mouth—filling cavities, extracting teeth, performing root canals, and advising on oral hygiene.
I need to schedule a dentist appointment.
The term also applies to the practice: She's studying to become a dentist.
Hole-boring device
- scalerOne who climbs
- probeThorough examination or tool
- mirrorReflective viewing surface
- forcepsMedical grasping instrument
explorer · curette · handpiece · bur · suction · syringe · loupe · mold
Hard glossy coating
premolar · wisdom · plaque · tartar · gingivitis · periodontitis · decay · impaction
Removing dirt and mess
- fillingMaterial placed within
- extractionAct of removing
- whiteningMaking something lighter
- scalingClimbing or resizing
polishing · bonding · veneer · implant · bridge · sealant · fluoride · impression
Complete elimination of microbes
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- maskFace-worn concealment
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
handwashing · cleanliness · autoclave · sanitizer · asepsis · chlorhexidine · gown · biohazard
Persistent apprehensive distress
- fearEmotional response to threat
- numbnessLoss of sensation
- painBodily or emotional distress
- reliefEasing of distress
comfort · trust · nervousness · needle · injection · rinse · spit · aftercare
Oral opening
- gumsOral tissue surrounding teeth
- tongueOral muscle for taste
- palateOral cavity ceiling
- salivaMouth's digestive secretion
lips · mandible · maxilla · gingiva · jaw · bite · buccal · frenulum
Dental alignment devices
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- bracketsMarks setting off text
- wiresMetallic electrical conductors
- retainerUpfront professional fee
straightening · overbite · underbite · crossbite · spacers · expander · headgear · Invisalign
Tooth nerve doctor
- periodontistGum disease specialist
- prosthodontistTooth replacement specialist
- maxillofacialOf jaw and face
drill
Hole-boring device
forceps · explorer · curette · handpiece · bur · suction · syringe · loupe · mold · amalgamator
enamel
Hard glossy coating
canine · premolar · wisdom · plaque · tartar · gingivitis · periodontitis · decay · impaction · bicuspid
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
- fillingMaterial placed within
- extractionAct of removing
- whiteningMaking something lighter
scaling · polishing · bonding · veneer · implant · bridge · sealant · fluoride · impression · drilling
sterilization
Complete elimination of microbes
- glovesHand coverings with fingers
- maskFace-worn concealment
- antisepticMicrobe-killing substance
disinfectant · handwashing · cleanliness · autoclave · sanitizer · asepsis · chlorhexidine · gown · biohazard · disposable
anxiety
Persistent apprehensive distress
relief · comfort · trust · nervousness · needle · injection · rinse · spit · aftercare · sensitivity
mouth
Oral opening
saliva · lips · mandible · maxilla · gingiva · jaw · bite · buccal · frenulum · uvula
braces
Dental alignment devices
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- bracketsMarks setting off text
- wiresMetallic electrical conductors
retainer · straightening · overbite · underbite · crossbite · spacers · expander · headgear · Invisalign · tightening
endodontist
Tooth nerve doctor
- periodontistGum disease specialist
- prosthodontistTooth replacement specialist
- maxillofacialOf jaw and face
- Dentistcavity filling, cavity, filling, tooth extraction, cleaning
- healthcaredoctors, nurses, hospitals, hospital, clinic
- jobsdoctor, administrator, lawyer, teacher, nurse
- occupationsdoctor, teacher, baker, lawyer, nurse
- careersdoctor, lawyer, teacher, engineer, nurse
- worker typesteacher, doctor, nurse, lawyer, chef
dentistphysician
Licensed medical doctor
general practitioner · internist · medical doctor · doctor · podiatrist
dentistconfectioner
Candy and sweet maker
sugar · tooth decay · cavity · neglect
- dentist recommended
- dentist's drillTool for cutting teeth
- cosmetic dentistryProcedures improving tooth appearance
- dentist chairSeat for oral exams
- dentist visitScheduled oral health checkup
- cosmetic dentistTeeth appearance specialist
dentistry, dentists, dentin, dentition, dentine, indenting, dentifrice