Korean Dictionary
How to say “Dentist” in Korean
치과
chigwa
BeginnerHealth & Medical
Usage & Context
치과 refers to both the dental clinic and the dental specialty in Korea. Regular 치과 visits are encouraged twice a year but many Koreans only go when they have pain. Cosmetic dental treatments like whitening and orthodontics are extremely popular in Korea especially among young adults.
Example Sentence
6개월마다 치과에 가서 스케일링을 받아요.
I go to the dentist every 6 months for a dental cleaning.
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