20 Essential Dental Terms Every Translator and Interpreter Should Know

Interpreting in a dental setting requires precision and familiarity with common dental terminology. To help translators and interpreters navigate appointments effectively, here’s a glossary of 20 key terms in English and Arabic.

#	English Term	Arabic Term	Notes / Context for Interpreters
1	Cavity	تجوف الأسنان	Tooth decay that needs filling
2	Filling	حشوة	Material used to fill cavities
3	Crown	تاج الأسنان	Protective cap for damaged teeth
4	Root canal	قناة الجذر	Dental procedure to treat infected pulp
5	Extraction	خلع الأسنان	Tooth removal
6	Plaque	لويحة الأسنان	Sticky film of bacteria on teeth
7	Gum	لثة	Soft tissue around teeth
8	Gingivitis	التهاب اللثة	Gum inflammation
9	Scaling	تنظيف الجير	Removing plaque and tartar
10	Braces	تقويم الأسنان	Devices to straighten teeth
11	Wisdom tooth	ضرس العقل	Third molar
12	Anesthesia	تخدير	Numbing agent
13	X-ray	أشعة سينية	Diagnostic imaging
14	Dental implant	زراعة الأسنان	Artificial tooth root
15	Denture	طقم الأسنان	Removable artificial teeth
16	Oral hygiene	نظافة الفم	Daily dental care
17	Sensitivity	حساسية الأسنان	Pain or discomfort in teeth
18	Bleeding gums	نزيف اللثة	Sign of gum disease
19	Plaque removal	إزالة اللويحة	Cleaning procedure
20	Dental check-up	فحص الأسنان	Routine oral examination

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