Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'Dentistry'

English Word: Dentistry

Key Russian Translations:

• Стоматология [stəmətɐˈloɡʲɪjə] - [Formal, Most Common]

Frequency: Medium

Difficulty: B1 (Intermediate)

Pronunciation (Russian):

Стоматология: [stəmətɐˈloɡʲɪjə]

Note on Стоматология: Stress falls on the fourth syllable (-ло-). The 'г' is pronounced as a voiced fricative in standard Russian.

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Meanings and Usage:

1. The branch of medicine dealing with teeth and oral health

Translation(s) & Context:

• Стоматология - Used to refer to the medical field of dentistry as a science or profession.

Usage Examples:

• Стоматология как наука развивается очень быстро.

  Dentistry as a science is developing very quickly.

• Я изучаю стоматологию в университете.

  I am studying dentistry at university.

• В нашем городе открылась новая клиника стоматологии.

  A new dentistry clinic opened in our city.

• Стоматология включает ортодонтию и пародонтологию.

  Dentistry includes orthodontics and periodontics.

• Современная стоматология использует передовые технологии.

  Modern dentistry uses advanced technologies.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

Стоматология is a feminine noun. It follows the standard declension pattern for feminine nouns ending in -ия.

Note: This noun does not typically have a plural form as it refers to the field of study or profession as a whole.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

Synonyms for Стоматология:

• Одонтология (less common, more academic)

Note: "Одонтология" is rarely used in everyday speech and is mostly found in scientific contexts.

Antonyms: None directly applicable, as "dentistry" refers to a specific field.

Related Phrases:

• Клиника стоматологии - Dental clinic (a place offering dental services).
• Современная стоматология - Modern dentistry (referring to current practices and technologies in the field).
• Факультет стоматологии - Faculty of Dentistry (an academic department in a university).

Usage Notes:

• "Стоматология" is the standard and most widely recognized term for "dentistry" in Russian, used in both academic and everyday contexts to refer to the field of dental medicine.
• It should not be confused with "стоматолог" (dentist), which refers to the professional who practices dentistry.
• The term is formal and appropriate for use in professional, medical, and educational settings.

Common Errors:

• Error: Confusing "Стоматология" (the field) with "Стоматолог" (the person). For example, saying "Я хочу быть стоматология" instead of "Я хочу быть стоматологом" (I want to be a dentist).
• Correction: Use "Стоматология" to refer to the science or field, and "Стоматолог" for the profession or individual practitioner.
• Error: Incorrect case usage in sentences, such as using the nominative case after prepositions. For example, "Я интересуюсь о стоматология" instead of "Я интересуюсь стоматологией."
• Correction: Pay attention to the instrumental case after prepositions like "о" when discussing interest or topics related to dentistry.

Cultural Notes:

In Russia, dentistry as a field ("Стоматология") has gained significant attention in recent decades due to advancements in dental care and increasing demand for cosmetic dentistry. Dental clinics are widespread in urban areas, and the term "стоматология" is often seen on signs for private practices. Historically, dental care was less accessible during Soviet times, so the modern emphasis on dentistry reflects broader cultural shifts toward health and aesthetics.

Related Concepts:

• Стоматолог (Dentist)
• Ортодонтия (Orthodontics)
• Пародонтология (Periodontics)
• Зубной протез (Dental prosthesis)