Meanings
plural 10th dentists
- InternetSomeone who holds an unpopular opinion.
1 more example
Now, it’s likely that we all have a few 10th dentist level opinions. […] You might see a food combination that you would have never thought of recommended by a 10th dentist, and your initial reaction might be that it must be disgusting. But maybe it’s not so bad! Keep an open mind, and don’t judge those 10th dentists.
2024 February 12, Adelaide May Ross, Gabija Saveiskyte, “30 Questionable Posts From People Who Are “The 10th Dentist””, in Bored Panda, archived from the original on 21 Feb 2024
Origin
A reference to toothpaste commercials proclaiming that 9 out of 10 dentists recommend the toothpaste being advertised.
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10th dentist. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/10th%20dentist
“10th dentist.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/10th%20dentist. Accessed November 4, 2026.
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “10th dentist,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/10th%20dentist.
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