Definitions
n. a professional who examines and treats teeth and gums
牙医
Example
The dentist checked my teeth and recommended a softer toothbrush.
牙医检查了我的牙齿，并建议我用更软的牙刷。
Regular visits to a dentist can prevent minor dental problems from developing into serious health conditions.
定期看牙医可以防止小的牙齿问题发展成严重的健康问题。
Collocations
- see a dentist
- a dentist's appointment
- a qualified dentist
Word family
- dental (adj.)
- dentistry (n.)
Usage tip
dentist指牙医；the dentist's可指牙医诊所。
FAQ
- What does dentist mean?
- a professional who examines and treats teeth and gums
- How is dentist pronounced?
- UK /ˈdentɪst/, US /ˈdentɪst/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
