Meaning of the word odontologist in English

What does odontologist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

odontologist

US /oʊˈdɑn.tə.lɪ.dʒɪst/
UK /əʊˈdɒn.tə.lɪ.dʒɪst/

Noun

a person who studies or practices odontology, the scientific study of teeth and their surrounding structures, often in a forensic context

Example:
The forensic odontologist was called to identify the victim using dental records.
As an odontologist, her research focuses on the evolution of dental structures in primates.