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Auto Dentist

Is there such a word as Auto Dentist?


Yes, the word does exist. It has been around for a few years now. You may be surprised to know that the word dentist in this case does not refer to the doctor who looks after peoples’ teeth.


As you walk along the road and look at the various parked cars, scooters and motorcycles, what is it that strikes you? What is it that the vehicles have in common? Most of them have dent. There are very few cars that do not have dents.


An Auto dentist is someone who repairs the dents and other minor damages in cars. Auto means car and dentist means one who repairs dents.


COURTESY : The Hindu (The National News-Paper) - India