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exodontist

exodontist

9.9
A dentist who removes teeth
  • noun
  • /ˌɛksoʊˈdɒntɪst/
  • Specialized
: exodoncista
  • The exodontist removed my wisdom teeth last week.

Examples

  • The patient was referred to an exodontist for the removal of her impacted wisdom teeth.

  • Working as an exodontist requires advanced training beyond general dental school.

  • After years of practice, he became the leading exodontist in the city.

  • Many people visit an exodontist for tooth extractions.

  • The patient was referred to an exodontist for the removal of her impacted wisdom teeth.

  • Many people visit an exodontist for tooth extractions.

  • After years of practice, he became the leading exodontist in the city.

Synonyms

dentist
vsexodontist
344 1.0

A person who looks after your teeth and gums

focuses narrowly on extracting teeth rather than general oral care
dental surgeon
vsexodontist
  • Specialized
1 3.6

A dentist with special training who performs surgery on the mouth and teeth

specializes in removing teeth rather than general oral surgery

Surface Forms

exodontist singular
exodontists plural

Morphology

exodontist = exodontia (opaque) = exo + odont + ist

The immediate base 'exodontia' is a specialized medical term; the relation to common words like 'tooth' or 'dentist' is not obvious to average learners.

Etymology

Exodontist comes from Greek parts exo- 'outside' and odont 'tooth' plus the ending -ist 'specialist'. So an exodontist is a tooth specialist who removes teeth, like a dentist who focuses on taking teeth out.