dentists

Molar care providers

Dentists is the plural of dentist, a medical professional who specializes in teeth and oral health.

Dentists examine, diagnose, and treat problems with teeth, gums, and mouth structures.

They fill cavities, perform extractions, and may specialize in areas like orthodontics or oral surgery: I need to find a new dentist.

The dentists in this practice all trained at the same school.

clinical

drill

Hole-boring device

root canal · crown · cleaning · anesthesia · plaque · tartar · fluoride · sealant · checkup · scaling

anxiety

fear

Emotional response to threat

needle · pain · sedation · nitrous oxide · laughing gas · white coat · waiting room · appointment · avoidance · numbing

preventive

brushing

Sweeping motion with bristles

cleaning · sealant · fluoride · screening · oral hygiene · plaque removal · gum health · early detection · education · dietary advice

business

office

Professional work location

insurance · copay · billing · receptionist · waiting room · scheduling · chair · equipment · sterilization · gloves

professional

DDS

Dental doctorate abbreviation

prosthodontist · practitioner · specialist · clinician · assistant · receptionist · practice · license · degree · residency

Categories
Opposites
medical specialization focus

dentistsphysicians

Medical doctors collectively

general practitioners · doctors · internists · medical doctors · cardiologists

patient experience/emotional response

dentistsmassage therapists

Licensed soft-tissue practitioners

Phrases
Family

dentist, dentistry

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