Does anybody have a good definition for a dentist?

Question

i need to do a report on a dentist for school we have to write a one page description of a dentists job could someone send me a good link or some good info i could use.

Answer 1

ok since you want a definition i think i will give you 4

A person who is trained and licensed to practice dentistry

Dentistry is the practical application of knowledge of dental science (the science of placement, arrangement, function of teeth and their supporting bones and soft tissues) to human beings. A dentist is a professional practitioner of dentistry. In most countries, to become a qualified dentist, one needs several years of training in a university (usually 4-8) and some practical experience working with actual patients' dentition.

A health professional who specializes in caring for the teeth, gums, and other tissues in the mouth.

means a Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMA) who is licensed to practice prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases, accidental injuries, and malformation of the teeth, mouth, and jaws