dentistry

BrE /ˈden.tɪ.stri/ AmE /ˈdɛn.təstri/

noun en → es

1 PROFESSION [uncountable] B1

the branch of medicine that deals with the care and treatment of teeth and gums

odontología, medicina bucal

Collocations dentistry student · practice dentistry

  • She is studying to become a dentist.

    Ella está estudiando para convertirse en odontóloga.

2 TREATMENT [uncountable] B1

the treatment of teeth and gums by a dentist

tratamiento dental, atención bucal

Collocations general dentistry · preventive dentistry

  • He has regular check-ups at the dentist.

    Él tiene chequeos regulares en el dentista.