dentist
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An everyday Thai word for a dentist, a professional who examines and treats teeth, gums, and other oral health problems.
dentist
A healthcare professional who examines and treats problems involving the teeth, gums, and mouth.
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หมอฟันบอกว่าฉันมีฟันผุ mɔ̌ɔ fan bɔ̀ɔk wâa chǎn mii fan phù The dentist said I have a cavity. หมอฟันบอกว่าฉันมีฟันผุ details
Learning notes
Explanation
หมอฟัน combines หมอ (“doctor”) and ฟัน (“tooth/teeth”), literally giving the idea of a “tooth doctor.” It can refer to a dentist of any gender. The common expression ไปหาหมอฟัน means “to go see the dentist.” Dentists are counted with the classifier คน, as in หมอฟันสองคน (“two dentists”).
Usage
This word is common in everyday conversations about cavities, toothaches, cleanings, checkups, braces, and other dental care. It is also used when discussing an appointment, reporting what a dentist said, or describing someone’s occupation.
Caution
หมอฟัน primarily refers to the person, not the dental office. However, ไปหาหมอฟัน naturally means “go to the dentist.” To refer explicitly to the facility, use คลินิกทันตกรรม (“dental clinic”).
Differences from similar words
1 dentist synonyms
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ทันตแพทย์ is the formal professional term used in official titles and writing. หมอฟัน refers to the same profession but is more common and approachable in everyday conversation.