dental clinic; dentist's office
A medical facility specializing in dental care. More formal than 歯医者, which can also refer to the dentist themselves.
駅前に新しい歯科医院ができた。
A new dental clinic opened in front of the station.
歯科医院で定期検診を受ける。
I get a regular checkup at the dental clinic.
歯科医院 is the formal term for a dental clinic as a place, whereas 歯医者 is the casual word that can also mean the clinic.
Compound of 歯科 (dental department) and 医院 (clinic).