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Dentist
Pronunciation
Definition 1
A health professional who specializes in caring for the teeth, gums, and other tissues in the mouth. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An individual licensed for the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in the oral cavity, adjacent tissues, and related structures. (NCI Thesaurus)
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