Dentista (en. Dentist)

/denˈtista/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Professional who specializes in dental health and the care of teeth.

The dentist recommended a dental cleaning every six months.

El dentista me recomendó una limpieza dental cada seis meses.

Expert in surgery and treatments of teeth and gums.

I went to the dentist to have a wisdom tooth extracted.

Fui al dentista para que me extrajera una muela del juicio.

The term 'dentist' comes from the Latin 'dens', which means 'tooth'.

dental appointment

Scheduled appointment to receive dental care or check-up.

consulta dental

to go to the dentist

Visiting the professional for a dental check-up or treatment.

ir al dentista

children's dentist

Dentist specialized in the oral treatment of childhood.

dentista de niños

teeth

Calcified structures in the mouth that serve to chew.

dientes

dentistry

Science that studies oral health and dental treatments.

odontología

dental aesthetics

Branch of dentistry that focuses on improving the appearance of teeth.

estética dental

neighborhood dentist

I go to the neighborhood dentist because it's cheaper.

Voy al dentista de barrio porque es más barato.

doctor of teeth

My friend calls him 'doctor of teeth' when he talks about his dentist.

Mi amigo lo llama 'doctor de los dientes' cuando habla de su dentista.