Translation guide
The medical field focused on teeth, gums, and oral health. In Japanese, the most common term is 歯科 (shika), often used in compounds like 歯医者 (haisha) for a dentist or dental clinic.
Referring to dentistry as a medical discipline or area of study.
The standard term for dentistry as a field. Used in formal and medical contexts, such as 歯科学 (dentistry as a science) or 歯科医院 (dental clinic).
He is a dentistry student.
Dentistry is an important field of medicine.
Specifically refers to the academic study of dentistry, similar to 'odontology'. More technical.
A formal term for dental medicine, used in academic or institutional names.
Advances in dental medicine are remarkable.
Referring to the place where a dentist works, or the practice itself.
The most common, everyday word for a dentist or a dental clinic. Can mean both the person and the place.
I'm going to the dentist tomorrow.
That dentist is very kind.
A more formal term for a dental clinic, often used in signage or official names.
A technical/legal term for a dental clinic, used in official documents.
This dental clinic is by appointment only.
Referring to the act of receiving dental treatment or the general concept of dental care.
歯医者 (はいしゃ) is the common, everyday word for a dentist or dental clinic. 歯科医 (しかい) is a more formal term for a dentist as a medical professional, often used in official contexts. In casual conversation, 歯医者 is preferred.
He is a dentist (formal).
I saw a dentist (casual).
歯科 is often combined with other words to form terms like 歯科衛生士 (dental hygienist), 歯科技工士 (dental technician), and 歯科矯正 (orthodontics). When in doubt, 歯科 is the safe, formal root for dental-related terms.
She has a doctorate in dentistry.
新しい歯科医院が駅前にできた。
A new dental clinic opened in front of the station.
Insurance covers dental treatment.
I have a lot of cavities, so I go to the dentist often.