歯科
Meanings
1
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.
My younger brother is studying dentistry at university.
Dentistry deals with cavities and periodontal disease.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が歯科に通うfor someone to go regularly to a dental clinic
I have a cavity, so I've been going to the dentist regularly.
- 歯科を受診するto see a dentist (formal, as for a medical checkup)
It's important to see a dentist for regular checkups.