dentist

dentist — noun

1. someone trained to treat patients' teeth — cleaning them, filling cavities, and

1.名詞A2
釋義

someone trained to treat patients' teeth — cleaning them, filling cavities, and removing any that are too damaged to save

例句

Christopher's dentist told him he needed to floss every day after brushing.

possessive + dentist as the subject of a clause

Pim made an appointment with a new dentist near his apartment.

collocation: make an appointment with a dentist

同義詞
  • dental surgeon

    formal term used mainly in medical contexts; implies surgical training

  • orthodontist

    a dentist who specialises in straightening teeth with braces or aligners

  • dental hygienist

    a licensed professional who cleans teeth and checks gum health, but does not perform fillings or extractions

文法句型

the + dentist

a + dentist

[possessive] + dentist

用法筆記

Unlike titles such as 'doctor' or 'professor,' 'dentist' is not placed before a person's name. You say 'Dr. Lin, the dentist' or 'my dentist, Dr. Lin,' but not 'Dentist Lin.'

常見錯誤

❌I need to see dentist.
✅I need to see the dentist.
💡'Dentist' is a countable noun and requires an article or determiner.
❌Dentist Wu is very skilled.
✅Dr. Wu is a very skilled dentist.
💡'Dentist' is not used as a title before a person's name.

2. a clinic where a dental professional sees patients for check-ups, cleaning, and

2.名詞B1
釋義

a clinic where a dental professional sees patients for check-ups, cleaning, and treatment of their teeth

例句

Ziad went to the dentist to get a filling for his broken tooth.

collocation: go to the dentist (referring to the place)

Ayana waited forty minutes at the dentist before the nurse called her name.

同義詞
  • dental clinic

    more formal term; often used for a larger practice or a public-health facility

  • dental surgery

    British English term for a dentist's office, especially one where small operations are performed

  • dentist's practice

    emphasises the business side of the dental office

文法句型

the + dentist

at + the + dentist

[possessive] + dentist

用法筆記

When referring to the place, the definite article is standard: 'at the dentist,' 'to the dentist.' The possessive form 'the dentist's' (without 'office') is also common in British English, e.g., 'I'm at the dentist's.'

常見錯誤

❌I am in dentist right now.
✅I am at the dentist right now.
💡The place requires the definite article 'the' and the preposition 'at.'
❌Let us meet near dentist.
✅Let us meet near the dentist.
💡Always use an article when referring to a specific dental clinic.