The word for dentist in Japanese is shikai (歯科医) and the word for dentistry is shika (歯科). Find more Japanese words related to the dentistry profession in the following section.
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| Romanji | Kanji | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentist Formal しかい | Shikai | 歯科医 | |
| Dental practitioner はいしゃ | Haisha | 歯医者 | |
| Dentistry しか | Shika | 歯科 | |
| Dental surgery しかしゅじゅつ | Shika shujutsu | 歯科手術 | |
| Japanese National Dentistry Examination しかいしこっかしかくしけん | Shika ishi kokka shikaku shiken | 歯科医師国家資格試験 | |
| Japan Dental Federation にっしれん | Nisshiren | 日歯連 |
Interesting facts about dentistry in Japan
To become a dentist in Japan you have to complete a six-year program at a dental school and pass a national qualification examination to obtain a license to practice.
Dental care is widely available in Japan and many dental clinics and hospitals offering a range of services from routine check-ups to more complex procedures. Also, dental care is covered by the national health insurance system.