dental procedure
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3.6
- noun
- /ˈdɛntəl prəˈsidʒər/
- Specialized
:
procedimiento dental
- The dentist will explain every step of the dental procedure to ensure the patient feels comfortable.
- antibiotics before dental procedure
- invasive dental procedure
- medical or dental procedure
A few days before my birthday, my husband Paul went in for a minor dental procedure.
- A few days before my birthday, my husband Paul went in for a minor dental procedure.
Examples
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If you're like many people, the thought of undergoing a dental procedure can cause you to experience anxiety and fear.
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A dentist's drill is something that most everyone wants to avoid, but until recently, it has been a necessity to perform general and cosmetic dental procedures.
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The referral was made three months following the original dental procedure.
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Anyways, I have had a very long list of dental procedures throughout my life.
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Waterlase was approved by the FDA in 1998 and can be used for cosmetic and general dental procedures.
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The BIOLASE Waterlase is a dental laser that can decrease the discomfort associated with many dental procedures.
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Because this laser treatment is virtually pain-free, it is an excellent method for performing a variety of dental procedures that have traditionally involved a high level of discomfort.
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Unlike a traditional dentist's drill, the Waterlase laser does not utilize heat or unpleasant vibrations during dental procedures.
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The pediatric dentist in Arizona believes that the remedy for children with dentophobia or fear of dentists and dental procedures is dentists themselves.
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Dental prophylaxis was the most common dental procedure this group received; 34.2% received dental prophylactic treatment (D1110) without any periodontal treatment at least once during the period of observation.
Academic text (2011)
Synonyms
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3.7
An action by doctors or dentists to check, treat and prevent health problems
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3.4
A set of treatments a dentist gives to fix or keep teeth and gums healthy
A dental treatment that removes the upper part of the soft inside of a tooth to treat decay
Treatment to straighten teeth using braces or other devices
How Invasive
- Specialized
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3.8
- Specialized
- Specialized
1
3.6
- Specialized
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3.5
- Specialized
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3.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
The noun phrase 'dental procedure' is directly and compositionally derived from 'dental' (pertaining to teeth or dentists) + 'procedure' (a sequence of steps), so its meaning 'a medical procedure performed by a dentist on the teeth/mouth' is predictable. This adjective+noun construction is cross-linguistically common and follows standard English compounding patterns, making it immediately understandable to a B1 learner who knows both constituents.
Etymology
The phrase dental procedure comes from the two parts dental, meaning to do with 'teeth', and procedure, meaning a planned set of 'steps'. Think of a dentist following a short checklist to fix a tooth, so the phrase means a medical 'treatment' on the 'teeth' or mouth.