1. Instruments and Tools You Use Every Day
让我们先从你手中握着的工具开始。不同地区的名称略有差异,记不住也没关系。
| English Term | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| probe | “I’m just going to use this probe to check the pocket depth.” |
| scaler / curette | “I’ll use a scaler to remove the tartar.” |
| handpiece | “The handpiece is ready for the cavity prep.” |
| matrix band | “I need to place a matrix band before filling.” |
| high-volume suction (HVE) | “Please keep your mouth open for the suction.” |
小贴士:不要大声说“drill”。很多患者会被钻头吓到。改用“handpiece”,听起来更温和。
2. Common Dental Conditions (What Patients Complain About)
患者很少直接说 “periodontitis”,他们会说 “我的牙龈出血” 或者 “咬东西时疼”。你需要既懂专业术语,也能理解普通话的抱怨。
- Tooth sensitivity(患者: “喝冷水就痛”)
- Abscess(患者: “牙龈附近有肿胀”)
- Cavity / caries(患者: “我觉得牙齿里好像有洞”)
- Gingivitis(患者: “刷牙时牙龈红、出血”)
- Bruxism(患者: “晚上会磨牙”)
卫生师可能会说:“我看到早期的炎症迹象。我们来一起改进刷牙方法。”
3. Procedures and Instructions
解释手术时,慢一点,用简单英语,并确认对方理解。
| Procedure | Key Verbs | Patient‑Friendly Phrase |
|---|---|---|
| Filling | drill, place, cure | “I’m going to remove the decay and put in a white filling.” |
| Root canal | access, clean, seal | “We need to clean the nerve canal and seal it.” |
| Extraction | remove, apply pressure | “I’ll remove the tooth. You’ll feel pressure, not pain.” |
| Scaling | remove tartar, polish | “I’ll clean the tartar off your teeth and then polish.” |
| Crown / bridge | fit, cement | “We’ll take an impression and fit a crown in two visits.” |
小练习:大声朗读这些句子,直到听起来自然。若能录音回放,那就更好了——这就是流利度的养成方式。
4. Talking to Patients: Softening the Message
牙科门诊往往让人紧张。用柔和的语言可以安抚患者。
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Instead of:“You have a big cavity.”
Say: “I can see a small area of decay that we should take care of soon.” -
Instead of:“This will hurt.”
Say: “You might feel some pressure. Raise your hand if you need a break.” -
Instead of:“You don’t floss enough.”
Say: “I notice a little inflammation here. Regular flossing can help a lot.”
这就是牙科英语真正的沟通。不是大词堆砌,而是合适语气、恰当用词。
5. A Quick Visual: Three Vocabulary Groups
为了帮助记忆,下面给出三个核心类别。
🔧 Instruments
probe · scaler · handpiece · suction
🩺 Conditions
cavity · abscess · gingivitis · sensitivity
💬 Actions
fill · extract · scale · x‑ray
记住这个视觉图。当你遇到新词时,把它归入这三类之一,回忆会更快。
6. One More Thing: The Chart
表格和记录常用缩写。先掌握这些:
- DOB (date of birth)
- MO / DO / IO (mesial occlusal / distal occlusal / incisal)
- RCT (root canal treatment)
- BPE (basic periodontal examination)
- FPM (first permanent molar)
看到 “DO” 就知道该洞位于远侧和咬合面。
每天一点点,积累你的牙科英语词汇。 先学三到五个新单词,用一句话练习。一个月后,你就能熟练使用近百个专业术语。
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