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    Dentista (en. Dentist)

    den-TEE-sta

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A professional who studies and treats illnesses and problems with teeth.
    I went to the dentist to have my teeth checked.
    Nagpunta ako sa dentista upang ipacheck ang aking ngipin.
    A person who provides dental care and takes care of teeth.
    The dentist gave me advice on how to keep my teeth clean.
    Ang dentista ay nagbigay sa akin ng mga payo kung paano mapanatiling malinis ang aking mga ngipin.
    An expert in dental health who helps patients maintain a nice smile.
    Regular visits to the dentist are important to maintain good dental health.
    Mahalaga ang regular na pagbisita sa dentista upang mapanatili ang magandang kalusugan ng ngipin.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'dentista', meaning a specialist in teeth.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Go to the dentist
    To receive dental care or examination.
    Pumunta sa dentista
    Get a checkup at the dentist
    Go to the dentist to know the condition of the teeth.
    Magpa-checkup sa dentista

    Related Words

    tooth
    The hard parts of the mouth used for eating.
    ngipin
    care
    The process of providing care or service.
    pangangasiwa
    patient
    A person receiving medical treatment.
    pasyente

    Slang Meanings

    Tooth Doctor
    I went to the tooth doctor because my tooth really hurts.
    Pumunta ako sa ngipin dotor kasi sobrang sakit ng ipin ko.
    Tooth Fixer
    I went back to the tooth fixer for my check-up.
    Bumalik ako sa pangsagot ng ngipin para sa check-up.
    Cavity Remover
    The cavity remover said I need braces.
    Sabi ng taga-alis ng mga cavity, kailangan ko ng braces.