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endodontist

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

One who specializes in endodontics, a specialty of dentistry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a dentist specializing in diseases of the dental pulp and nerve

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: dentist, tooth doctor, dental practitioner

History

Etymology

From endo- (“within”) + -odont (“tooth”) + -ist (“specialist”).

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Dutch: tandarts gespecialiseerd in wortelkanaalbehandeling — one who specializes in endodontics
  • Georgian: ენდოდონტისტი (endodonṭisṭi) — one who specializes in endodontics
  • Greek: ενδοδοντιστής (endodontistís) — one who specializes in endodontics
  • Russian: эндодонтист (endodontist) — one who specializes in endodontics