De orthodontist
Example: De orthodontist helpt kinderen met een beugel.
Definition
"De orthodontist" refers to a dental specialist who focuses on diagnosing, preventing, and correcting misaligned teeth and jaws, often by fitting braces or other corrective devices. An orthodontist helps improve oral function and aesthetics, particularly in children and adolescents.
Etymology
The word "de orthodontist" comes from the Greek roots 'ortho-' meaning 'straight' and 'dont' meaning 'tooth,' combined with the suffix '-ist' indicating a specialist. Did you know? The term reflects the profession's goal to straighten teeth and improve dental alignment.
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"De orthodontist" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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