EY Y04 L03 Dentists


  1. How often do you go to the dentist? When was the last time you had a checkup? How was it?
  2. Are you fastidious when it comes to taking care of your teeth and gums? Give examples.
  3. What personal qualities should a good dentist have? Does your dentist have these qualities?
  4. Do you imagine being a dentist is a good job? Why?
  5. Tell us about either the best or worst experience you have ever had at the dentist.
  6. There is a lot of competition in dentistry in Japan. How did you find or choose your dentist?

Question 1

I go to the dentist every three months or so. I had my last check up in March. There were no issues.

Question 2

I am pretty good as I brush my teeth twice a day and I swish Listorine around my mouth. I do not floss but I know that I should.

Question 3

A good dentist should be professional but friendly. I do not like a dentist or doctor to be too chatty.

Question 4

I think for some people it is a good job, but it is not for me. I do not want to look inside people mouths.

Question 5

I have never had an outstanding nor terrible experience. Everything has been fairly pleasant.

Question 6

I chose my dentist as it is very close to my apartment and it always has a steady stream of patients. So, it must be popular and I thought it must be good.

Tough Vocabulary

- English - - Japanese -
swish Listorine シュッシュリストリン
too chatty 口数が多い
fairly pleasant 痛快淋漓
steady stream of patients 患者さんが絶えない