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GE4u Daily Practice: Dentistry

Built-in fallback · Dentistry · Oral health essentials

Learning objective

Recognize common terms used to describe the teeth and oral tissues.

Key vocabulary

gingiva · /dʒɪnˈdʒaɪvə/

Meaning: nướu

Definition: The soft tissue surrounding the teeth.

Example: Healthy gingiva should not bleed easily.

enamel · /ɪˈnæməl/

Meaning: men răng

Definition: The hard outer covering of a tooth.

Example: Enamel protects the tooth from wear.

plaque · /plæk/

Meaning: mảng bám

Definition: A soft film of bacteria that forms on teeth.

Example: Daily brushing helps remove plaque.

Quick check

Which term means “men răng”?

A short daily practice session from GE4u's 12 health-sciences disciplines. For language learning; follow course materials for professional decisions.

Daily lesson ready · built-in fallback