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dentistry, dental clinic, dental department
The branch of medicine dealing with teeth and oral health, or a clinic or department specializing in dental care.
歯科で検診を受けた。
I had a checkup at the dentist.
歯が痛いので歯科を予約した。
My tooth hurts, so I made an appointment at the dental clinic.
半年に一度は歯科で定期検診を受けるようにしている。
I make sure to get a regular dental checkup once every six months.
USAGE:
In everyday speech, 歯科 and 歯医者 (dentist) are often used interchangeably when referring to a dental clinic. 歯科 is slightly more formal and refers to the discipline or department, while 歯医者 is more colloquial and refers to the dentist or the office.
RELATED MEDICAL DEPARTMENTS:
- 眼科: ophthalmology
- 皮膚科: dermatology
- 内科: internal medicine
- 外科: surgery
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 歯科医: dentist (formal)
- 歯科衛生士: dental hygienist
- 歯科検診: dental checkup
- 歯科治療: dental treatment