dental practitioner
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- noun
- /ˈdɛntəl prækˈtɪʃənər/
- Specialized
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dentista
- Regular visits to your dental practitioner can help prevent serious dental issues in the future.
Examples
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There are dental practitioners who could offer a free consultation in which you meet and ask questions, discuss concerns, and have your current teeth evaluated.
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It is particularly important for a dental practitioner to be a member of a professional organization as this shows he is regulated and officially recognized.
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Important Points for Dental Practitioners
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Make appointments with your local dental practitioner routinely to clean your teeth.
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For any indications of gum illness, like redness, swelling, or draining gums, consult a dental practitioner.
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If you have a toothache, you should see a dental practitioner for a proper diagnosis.
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A skilled dental practitioner will provide you with the best advice on maintaining your oral health.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who looks after your teeth and gums
How Qualified
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and compositionally built from 'dental' (pertaining to teeth/dentistry) plus 'practitioner' (a trained professional), so a learner who knows both constituents can infer it denotes a person who practices dentistry. The structure is literal and mirrors common cross-linguistic patterns for naming professionals, making it immediately comprehensible to B1 learners.
Etymology
Dental practitioner comes from the parts dental (about 'teeth') and practitioner (someone who practices a skill), so it paints a simple picture of a person who works on teeth, and that's why it means 'a qualified dentist' today.