Meaning & use
stomatologist
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A medical specialist who studies and treats diseases and disorders of the mouth and its structures.
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The stomatologist examined her gums for early signs of infection.
After his diagnosis, he was referred to a stomatologist for further treatment of the oral lesion.
A note on using this word
In many European countries, a stomatologist is a physician trained in general medicine before specializing in the mouth, distinguishing the role from a dentist.
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oral physician
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