Dentist vs. Odontologist — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Dentist and Odontologist
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Definitions
Dentist➦
A dentist, also known as a dental surgeon, is a medical professional who specializes in dentistry, the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist's supporting team aids in providing oral health services.
Odontologist➦
The study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth.
Dentist➦
A person who is qualified to treat diseases and other conditions that affect the teeth and gums, especially the repair and extraction of teeth and the insertion of artificial ones
A leather dentist's chair
His mouth is still sore from his visit to the dentist's
Odontologist➦
One who studies teeth.
Dentist➦
A person who is trained and licensed to practice dentistry.
Dentist➦
A medical doctor who specializes in dentistry.
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Dentist➦
One whose business it is to clean, extract, or repair natural teeth, and to make and insert artificial ones; a dental surgeon.
Dentist➦
A person qualified to practice dentistry
