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14:05 Aug 5, 2011
German to English translations [PRO] Medical - Medical: Dentistry / Medical Specialist Abbreviations
German term or phrase:P (abbreviation)
These are in a survey in which the survey taker (doctors and dentists specializing in dental surgery, implants, tissue reconstruction, etc.) is asked to chose his/her specialty from the following list: GP I P ORS. And there is a space for "other" as well.
I assume GP stands for general practitioner, and I'm guessing ORS would stand for something like oral rehab specialist, but I thought I'd better seek expert advice on these. I don't have a clue abbout I or P. As per the rules, I'll submit each as a separate question, but they are all from this survey. And are there acceptable English abbreviations for each one or would it be better (at least in some cases) to write them out?
Explanation: I = Implantologist, P = Periodontist
Just a wild guess, but:
A periodontist, an oral surgeon, or an implantologist places dental implants. ... An implantologist is trained in both dental implant surgery and
Thanks, Siegfried. Both suggestions certainly fit the context, and I think I'd write them out because I don't think these terms are abbreviated in English. I'll see what others suggest but this certainly makes sense.
Just a wild guess, but:
A periodontist, an oral surgeon, or an implantologist places dental implants. ... An implantologist is trained in both dental implant surgery and
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prosthodontist, periodontist
Explanation: Two possibilities.
The ADI is a broad-based association of general dentists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, prosthodontists, orthodontists, laboratory technicians, auxiliaries, post-graduate dental students and manufacturer representatives. http://www.adi.org.uk/public/adiinfo.htm
casper Native speaker of: English PRO pts in category: 37
Explanation: I = Implantologist, P = Periodontist
Just a wild guess, but:
A periodontist, an oral surgeon, or an implantologist places dental implants. ... An implantologist is trained in both dental implant surgery and
Siegfried Armbruster Germany Local time: 01:03 Specializes in field Native speaker of: German PRO pts in category: 4
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