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dental definition
den·tal (dent′'l)
adjective
- of or for the teeth or dentistry
- 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
Related Forms:
- dentally den′·tally adverb
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dental Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- caries: In our own country two distinct theories of dental caries have been advanced.
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.
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