Definition

A professional who creates and fits dentures for people, working directly with clients instead of through a dentist.

Example

After losing his teeth, he visited a denturist to get a new set of dentures.

Conversation

I need to find a good denturist for my grandmother.

That sounds important! Have you looked online?

Not really, do you know any recommendations for a denturist?

Yeah, my neighbor just visited one and said they were great!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Denturist → It is formed from "dent" (from Latin "dens", meaning tooth) and "-urist" (a suffix used to denote a person who specializes in a particular field). A denturist is a person who specializes in making dentures, which are artificial teeth.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dent' meaning tooth, and '-urist' indicating a specialist. This helps you remember that a denturist is someone who specializes in teeth, specifically making dentures.

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