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Zubar, stomatolog ili doktor dentalne medicine
Dentist, Stomatologist or Doctor of Oral Medicine

Author(s): Marin Vodanović
Subject(s): Lexis, South Slavic Languages, Health and medicine and law
Published by: Hrvatsko filološko društvo
Keywords: Dentist; Stomatologist; Doctor of Oral Medicine; Croatian language; Linguistics;

Summary/Abstract: Replacement of the term stomatology and all its derivations with the term dental medicine results in a mix-up acting equally confusing on professional circles, patients and the entire public. If these two terms really require substitution, their substitution should be accompanied with adequate information that must be complete, understandable, well-argumented and publicly available. Furthermore, both the experts in the field and the entire public must be appropriately instructed about the substitution in order to protect the credibility and dignity of the profession.

  • Issue Year: 57/2010
  • Issue No: 5
  • Page Range: 184-191
  • Page Count: 8
  • Language: Croatian