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Dentist vs. Odontologist — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Dentist and Odontologist

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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

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