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dentistry

UK //ˈden.tɪ.stri//US //ˈden.t̬ɪ.stri//

词源

源自法语 'dentiste'(牙医)和拉丁语 'dens'(牙齿),后缀 '-istry' 表示相关领域或实践。

noun

❶ 牙科学,指与牙齿、口腔健康相关的医学分支,包括治疗、修复和预防牙齿疾病的技术与实践。

“She decided to pursue a career in dentistry after shadowing a dentist for a week.”

(在跟随牙医实习一周后,她决定从事牙科职业。)

“Modern dentistry has made dental procedures much less painful than before.”

(现代牙科技术使牙科治疗过程比过去痛苦少得多。)

同义词:dental medicine, odontology, dental science

常见短语

cosmetic dentistry — 美容牙科,专注于改善牙齿外观的牙科分支,如牙齿美白、贴面等。

“Many people opt for cosmetic dentistry to achieve a brighter smile.”

(许多人选择美容牙科以获得更明亮的笑容。)

pediatric dentistry — 儿童牙科,专门为儿童提供牙齿护理和治疗的牙科领域。

“Pediatric dentistry requires special techniques to make children feel comfortable during visits.”

(儿童牙科需要特殊技术,使孩子在就诊期间感到舒适。)