Dentist
DEN-tist /ˈdentɪst/
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What it really means
Dental care is separate from GP care. You "join" a dental practice rather than register like a GP, and NHS dentists can be hard to find — many only take private patients. NHS dental treatment is not free for most adults.
Chinese explanation
牙医：牙科与GP系统是分开的。你需要自行联系牙科诊所加入，而且接收NHS病人的牙医不好找——很多只接私立病人。对大多数成年人来说，NHS牙科治疗也不是免费的。
Example conversation
A: Does my GP surgery cover teeth as well?
B: No, you need a dentist — ring around to find one taking NHS patients.
A：我的GP诊所也看牙吗？
B：不看，得找牙医——多打几家电话，找还在接收NHS病人的诊所。
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