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LEARN SPANISH FOR DENTISTS: VOCABULARY & TERMINOLOGY GUIDE

LEARN SPANISH FOR DENTISTS:

VOCABULARY & TERMINOLOGY GUIDE
Dentist Spanish Vocabulary
To get started, we’ll cover some fundamental words and phrases related to the people
you’ll encounter in a dental office. Learning Spanish for dentists goes a long way in
improving communication and truly connecting with your patients. In the upcoming
sections, we’ll explore must-know phrases, medical terms, and helpful communication tips.
These will empower you to provide top-notch dental care and build strong, long-lasting
relationships with your Spanish-speaking patients.

Preparation of a Medical History

Vocabulary used in the preparation of a medical history, necessary to indicate to the
patient which are the steps to follow.

English Spanish

Interview Entrevista

Clinical Examination Exploración clínica

Patient assessment Valoración del paciente

Dental impressions Impresiones dentales

X-ray Radiografía

Periapical X-ray Radiografía periapical

Panoramic X-ray Panorámica

Front Office Terminology

In order to talk to the patient when he/she comes for consultation, gather personal
information and his/her insurance information if he/she has it, we attach the following:

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English Spanish

How can I help you? ¿Cómo puedo ayudarlo?

Do you have an appointment or would

¿Tiene una cita o desea programar una?
you like to schedule one?

What day and time is convenient for

¿Qué día y hora le es conveniente?
you?

Could you tell me your first and last

¿Me podría decir su nombre y apellido?
name?

How old are you? ¿Qué edad tiene?

Please give me your address and phone Por favor, indíqueme su dirección y número de
number teléfono.

Do you have insurance? ¿Tiene usted seguro?

¿Qué clase de seguro tiene? / ¿Cuál seguro

What kind of insurance do you have?
tiene?

May I see your card please? ¿Podría ver su tarjeta por favor?

These are the treatments that your Estos son los tratamientos que su seguro
insurance may cover… puede cubrir…

With your insurance you only need to

Con su seguro sólo tiene que hacer un copago
make a copayment

What method of payment will you be

¿Qué método de pago estará utilizando?
using (Debit, credit, check, cash, apple
(Debito, crédito, cheque, efectivo, apple pay).
pay)?

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Common Phrases
Polite phrases and questions usually asked the patient before proceeding with the clinical
examination.

English Spanish

Good morning Buenos días

Good afternoon Buenas tardes

My name is… Mi nombre es…

¿Cómo está? / ¿Cómo se encuentra el día de

How are you? / How are you today?
hoy?

What is the reason for your consultation

¿Cuál es el motivo de su consulta? / ¿Qué lo
/ What brings you to the consultation
trae a la consulta el día de hoy?
today?

How long has it been since your last

¿Hace cuánto no asistía a consulta?
visit?

With your insurance, you only need to

Con su seguro solo tiene que hacer un copago
make a co-payment

Are you currently experiencing pain? ¿Tiene usted dolor?

We will then proceed to check you Procederemos entonces a revisarlo

Instructions for the Patient

Instructions for the patient once the clinical examination has begun or during the course of
treatment.

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English Spanish

Please take a seat and lean back Por favor tome asiento y reclínese

Please open your mouth Abra la boca por favor

Move your head right/left Mueve tu cabeza a la derecha/izquierda

Move your tongue please Mueve tu lengua por favor

Rinse please Enjuágate por favor

Spit Escupe

Bite Muerde

You will feel a slight pinch Sentirás un ligero pinchazo

Do you feel discomfort or pain? ¿Sientes molestia o dolor?

Dental Treatments
The most common treatments in the dental practice and for which the patient visits the
dentist’s office.

English Spanish

Fluoride treatment Aplicación de fluor

Teeth Whitening Blanqueamiento dental

Teeth Cleaning Limpieza dental

Sealants Sellantes

Fillings Restauraciones operatorias

Root Canal Tratamiento de conducto / Endodoncia

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English Spanish

Extraction – Exodoncia Extracción

Prosthetic restoration Restauración protésica

Dentist and Dentist Assistant Tools/Instrument Names

Basic tools used in dental practice and which in most cases are not disposable. The
following is related to the most common biosafety equipment and treatment instruments.

English Spanish

Surgical cap Gorro quirúrgico

Safety glasses Lentes de seguridad

Safety face shield Careta

Surgical gown Bata quirúrgica

Bib Babero

Dental chair Silla dental

Dental unit Unidad dental

Triple syringe Jeringa triple

Dental explorer Explorador

Mirror Espejo

Cotton pliers Pinza algodonera

Periodontal probe Sonda periodontal

Dental impression tray Cubeta para impresión dental

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English Spanish

Handpiece Pieza de mano

Turbine Turbina

Micromotor Micromotor

Scaler Limpiador ultrasónico

Dental drill Taladro dental

Curing lamp Lámpara de fotocurado

UV safety glasses Lentes de foto curado

Amalgamator Amalgamador

Resin spatula Espátula para resina

Cement spatula Espátula para cemento

Dappen glass Vaso dappen

Glass tile Loseta de vidrio

Amalgam holder Porta amalgama

Burnishers Bruñidores

Dental syringe Jeringa dental

Materials and Disposables

We list the materials that are used in regular patient care, as well as those that are applied
during treatment.

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English Spanish

Gloves Guantes

Face mask Mascarilla / Tapaboca / Cubreboca

Saliva ejector Eyector

Cotton Algodón

Gauze Gasa

Long/short needle Aguja larga/ corta

Anesthetic cartridge Cartucho de anestesia

Resin / Composite Resina / Composite

Amalgam Amalgama

Sealant Sellante

Physiological saline solution Suero fisiológico

Alginate Alginato

Names of Parts of the Mouth

What are the parts of the mouth? We include those that are visible and palpable on clinical
examination.

English Spanish

Mouth Boca

Lips Labios

Oropharynx Orofarínge

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English Spanish

Tonsils Amígdalas

Uvula Úvula

Hard palate Paladar duro

Soft palate Paladar Blando

Labial frenulum Frenillo labial

Tongue Lengua

Gum Encía

Teeth Dientes

Tooth Diente

Types of Teeth
The names of teeth are mainly summarized in four categories: incisors, canines, premolars,
and molars.

The actual names of the teeth are as follows:

English Spanish

Incisors Incisivos

Central incisors Incisivos centrales

Central incisor Incisivo central

Lateral incisors Incisivos laterales

Lateral incisor Incisivo lateral

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English Spanish

Canines Caninos

Canine Canino

Premolars Premolares

First premolar Primer premolar

Second premolar Segundo premolar

Molars Molares

First molar Primer molar

Second molar Segundo molar

Third molar Tercer molar (Muela del juicio)

In Spanish, to specifically name a tooth we first place the name of the tooth, then the
jawbone in which it is located and finally the orientation. For example: Incisivo central
superior derecho.

Dental Anatomy and Related

Anatomy of teeth, internal and external parts as well as adjacent anatomical structures.

English Spanish

Crown Corona

Cervical line Línea cervical

Root Raíz

Enamel Esmalte

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English Spanish

Cementum Cemento

Dentin Dentina

Pulp Pulpa

Pulp chamber Cámara pulpar

Periodontal ligament Ligamento periodontal

Blood vessels Vasos sanguíneos

Nerve Nervio

Alveolus Alvéolo

Maxilla Maxilar superior

Mandible Maxilar inferior/Mandíbula

This blog post has provided a comprehensive overview of dental Spanish vocabulary,
covering a wide range of topics from clinical examination to dental anatomy. This
information can be helpful for both dental professionals and patients who are learning
Spanish or who need to communicate with Spanish-speaking dental professionals.

It is important to note that the Spanish vocabulary used in dentistry can vary depending on
the region, so it is always a good idea to double-check with a native speaker if you are
unsure about a particular term. Additionally, some dental procedures may have different
names in Spanish, so it is essential to be clear and concise when communicating with your
dental professional.

Overall, learning the basics of dental Spanish vocabulary can help you to better understand
and communicate with your dental professional, which can lead to better dental care and
overall health.

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