1. a dentist who specializes in the extraction of teeth
Usage: professional/medical term; also called an oral surgeon when performing more complex extractions

Examples

• The exodontist carefully removed the impacted wisdom tooth.
• My dentist referred me to an exodontist for the difficult extraction.
• The exodontist has over twenty years of experience with complex cases.
• She decided to become an exodontist after completing her dental degree.
• The exodontist used advanced techniques to minimize patient discomfort.