odontologist

UK
/əʊˌdɒnˈtɒlədʒɪst/
US
/oʊˌdɑnˈtɑlədʒɪst/

Translations

odontologistnoun
odontologists
pl
UK
/əʊˌdɒnˈtɒlədʒɪst/
US
/oʊˌdɑnˈtɑlədʒɪst/
The odontologist was called in to examine the dental records for identification purposes.
L'odontologiste a été appelé pour examiner les dossiers dentaires à des fins d'identification.
Additional translations
odontologueTerme plus général, parfois employé en français, mais moins précis pour la spécialité odontologique.
Synonyms
dental surgeon
oral health specialist
dental practitioner

Definitions

odontologistnoun
A specialist in the study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth.
The odontologist was called in to examine the dental records for identification purposes.
A practitioner of forensic dentistry who uses dental science to aid in the identification of human remains and bite-mark analysis.
The forensic odontologist compared the bite marks on the victim with those of the suspect.