59+ Dentist Jokes (To Make You Smile and Laugh)

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Going to the dentist might not be everyone’s favorite appointment, but injecting a little humor can make it more bearable.

Dentist jokes lighten the mood, whether you’re in the waiting room or sitting in the dentist’s chair. After all, laughter is the best medicine, even for a toothache!

Get ready to drill into some hilarious puns and witty one-liners that will leave you with a fresh smile – no flossing required!

Dentist Jokes

  1. What kind of filling do dentists use at parties? Donut fillings!
  2. What do dentists call a bad case of buck teeth? A hare-larious situation!
  3. How does a dentist advertise their business? By word of mouth!
  4. Why do dentists always seem so calm? They know the drill!
  5. What do dentists call their x-rays? Tooth pics!
  6. What’s a dentist’s favorite musical instrument? The tuba toothpaste!
  7. Why do dentists love roller coasters? They’re experts in dealing with ups and downs!
  8. What do you call a bear without teeth? A gummy bear!
  9. What award did the dentist win at the conference? Dentist of the Year for outstanding dental care!
  10. What do you call a frozen bear who loves teeth? A molar bear!
  11. Why did the dentist take up gardening? They have a green tooth!
  12. What do you call a dentist that serves in the military? A drill sergeant!
  13. What is a dentist’s favorite part of a tree? The root!
  14. What did the dentist say to the patient after the root canal? Have “crown-tastic” day!
  15. Why was the dentist’s office always busy? People were brushing to get in!
  16. How do dentists stay cool during the summer? By turning on their “tooth” fan!
  17. What’s a dentist’s favorite type of candy? Dental floss-avored!
  18. Why was the tooth so proud? It won an award for outstanding dental care!
  19. What did the tooth say to the dentist? Fill me in!
  20. What did the dentist say to their patient after a cleaning? You’re plaque-free and fabulous!
  21. Why did the dentist become a baseball coach? They know the drill!
  22. What’s a dentist’s favorite time of the day? Tooth-hurty!
  23. Why did the dentist take up painting? To brush up on their skills!
  24. What do dentists call a tough cavity? A drill sergeant’s nightmare!
  25. What do dentists wear to work? An enamel blazer!
  26. What do dentists call a super clean mouth? A plaque-free zone!
  27. What do dentists say before they start a procedure? Brace yourself!
  28. Why do dentists love math? It’s all about the root of the problem!
  29. What is a dentist’s favorite ride at the amusement park? The tooth-coaster!
  30. Why did the dentist become a lifeguard? They know how to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation!
  31. How do dentists pass the time in the waiting room? They floss-cinate over their latest dental gadgets!
  32. What did the dentist say when their patient asked if they had buck teeth? “No, but deer do!”
  33. Why are dentists great at debates? They always have a strong argument tooth and nail!
  34. What do dentists say when they’re asked about their favorite dental care? “I can’t pick just one!”
  35. Why do dentists love doing oral surgery? They get a little bite of excitement!
  36. What do dentists say to scare little kids? “Don’t worry, it’s just a little ‘pick’ me up!”
  37. Why did the dentist go to art school? To learn how to “brush” up their skills!
  38. How do dentists stay in shape? By doing tooth jumps!
  39. What did the dentist wear at their birthday party? A dental-crown hat!
  40. Why was the molar so funny? It had a great “bite” of humor!
  41. What do dentists call toothpaste after working on a patient for hours? A refreshing break!
  42. Why did the dentist become a musician? They always wanted to floss the limelight!
  43. What’s a dentist’s favorite charity? The Toothsavers Foundation!
  44. Why do dentists always seem to know the answers? Because they know the “root” cause!
  45. What is a dentist’s favorite superhero? Toothman!
  46. How does a dentist feel after a successful dental procedure? Over the “tooth” excited!
  47. Why did the dentist become a tailor? They’re an expert at taking care of “gums”!
  48. What do dentists call fresh breath? A breath of fresh air!
  49. How can dentists sense if you haven’t flossed? Their dentist intuition!
  50. Why do dentists always have a backup plan? In case of a floss-ophy change!
  51. Why don’t dentists like telling jokes? They don’t want to “crown” around!
  52. What did the dentist name their dog? Flossy!
  53. Why do dentists love the beach? They love to “floss” under the sun!
  54. What is a dentist’s favorite dance move? The brush and floss!
  55. Why did the dentist become a chef? They’re the master of fillings!
  56. What do dentists call their patient’s new dental insurance? A “tooth-saver”!
  57. How does a dentist feel after their patient leaves with a shiny smile? Tooth-rilled!
  58. Why do dentists make great detectives? They always find the missing “tooth”!
  59. What’s a dentist’s favorite game? Tooth or Dare!
  60. Why do dentists always have a plan B when treating patients? In case they need to “extract” themselves from a sticky situation!

Dental Hygienist Jokes

  1. Why did the dental hygienist take up gardening? Because she wanted to flossom her skills!
  2. What did the dental hygienist say to her lazy co-worker? “You need to brush up on your work!”
  3. Why did the tooth go to school? It wanted to be a smart tooth, not just a wisdom tooth!
  4. What do you call a dental hygienist with a sense of humor? A wisecracker!
  5. Why did the dental hygienist become a baseball coach? Because she knows all about getting to the root of the problem!
  6. What did one tooth say to the other tooth? “I’m getting a little long in the tooth, don’t you think?”
  7. Why did the dental hygienist become a detective? She had a knack for finding plaque!
  8. What did the dentist say to the computer? “This won’t hurt a byte!”

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