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dental Definition

den·tal (dent′'l)

adjective

  1. of or for the teeth or dentistry
  2. Phonet. articulated with the tip of the tongue against or near the front teeth: said as of (t̸h) and (t̸h)

Etymology: ModL dentalis < L dens (gen. dentis), tooth

noun

a dental consonant

dental Related Forms
den′·tally adverb
dental Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • caries: In our own country two distinct theories of dental caries have been advanced.
  • hygienist: Prospects Web - profile of a dental hygienist from the official UK graduate careers website.
  • technician: The teeth for complete dentures are normally set by dental technicians.
  • implant: Next: Can dental implants be placed next to natural teeth?
  • decay: Here are six facts: More people lose teeth due to gum disease than to dental decay.
  • floss: OR: Run some dental floss through a back tooth space.

Noun used with modifier

  • NHS: The NHS Dental services has undergone many changes in the last 10 years altering the way dentists work and are funded.