dentistry; dental field
Refers to dentistry as a medical field or department; also commonly appears in compounds and labels such as 歯科医, 歯科医院, and 歯科治療.
弟は大学で歯科を学んでいる。
My younger brother is studying dentistry at university.
歯科では虫歯や歯周病を扱う。
Dentistry deals with cavities and periodontal disease.
I have a cavity, so I've been going to the dentist regularly.
It's important to see a dentist for regular checkups.
medical and dental college
cosmetic dentistry; aesthetic dentistry