n. [ From L. dens, dentis, tooth: cf. F. dentiste. See Tooth. ] One whose business it is to clean, extract, or repair natural teeth, and to make and insert artificial ones; a dental surgeon.
n. The art or profession of a dentist; dental surgery. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From L. dens, dentis, tooth: cf. F. dentiste. See Tooth. ] One whose business it is to clean, extract, or repair natural teeth, and to make and insert artificial ones; a dental surgeon.
n. The art or profession of a dentist; dental surgery. [ 1913 Webster ]