dental
adjective
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Definition of dental
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: of or relating to the teeth or dentistry
2
: articulated with the tip or blade of the tongue against or near the upper front teeth
dental
nounDefinition of dental (Entry 2 of 2)
: a dental consonant
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Other Words from dental
Adjective
dentally
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Examples of dental in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Adults gravitated toward an area promoting dental hygiene with free toothpaste and brushes, alongside long rectangular tables stacked with children’s clothing – jackets, shirts, and jeans — to be given away. — Alison Kuznitz, BostonGlobe.com, "A back-to-school celebration, with backpack giveaways, helps low-income families in Boston," 10 Aug. 2019 No matter what that routine is, dental hygiene should be a crucial part of it. — NBC News, "This water flosser will cut your flossing time in half," 22 July 2019 But even if your dental hygiene isn't in need of a full-fledged makeover, with the 10 pressure settings and seven Waterpik water flossing tips, this gadget is the perfect addition to any routine, providing you an easy, effective, and fun floss. — Allure, "Electric Toothbrushes Are One of the Best Amazon Prime Day Deals This Year," 15 July 2019 By working intimately with surrounding business leaders, PC has been able to meet the demand in most career areas like dental hygiene, fire science/firefighting, architectural and civil drafting, paralegal and legal assistant and phlebotomy. — Tj Gibson, azcentral, "How does a college help to prepare a workforce? First, they listen.," 28 June 2019 The El Centro College campus already offers some health care programs, including studies in invasive cardiovascular technology, nursing, paramedic training and dental hygiene. — Dallas News, "DCCCD receives $12 million grant to offer 'earn and learn' health care apprenticeships," 25 June 2019 Preventative services and dental services are not covered under the benefit. — courant.com, "Community News For The West Hartford Edition," 5 Aug. 2019 The City offers medical, dental, and vision insurance benefits to full-time staff and part-time staff members who work at least 20 hours per week. — Catalina Righter, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Westminster mayor, council divided on benefits eligibility," 24 July 2019 Monitor regularly: These companies provide check-screening or verification services for retailers, financial institutions, home improvement professionals, auto repair shops, medical and dental offices, among other businesses. — Janna Herron, USA TODAY, "Equifax settlement 2019: How to protect yourself beyond a credit freeze," 22 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
The Massachusetts Health Connector was the country’s first virtual market where people could buy health and dental insurance without going through an employer. — Sarah Ruth Bates, BostonGlobe.com, "I was unintentionally uninsured, thanks to the Mass. Health Connector," 8 Aug. 2019 Seniors will be able to keep their Medicare and have dental, vision, and hearing aids covered immediately. — The Washington Post, cleveland.com, "Harris announces her plan for Medicare-for-all," 29 July 2019 Up until this year, Medicaid recipients were able to access preventive dental services such as cleanings and X-rays. — Elizabeth Earl, Anchorage Daily News, "Providers await impacts of Medicaid cuts; dental services axed," 18 July 2019 Her remains were found in a freezer in the Toppenish area on July 4 and positively identified by the Yakima County Coroner's Office using dental records, the coroner's office statement said. — Hollie Silverman, CNN, "The remains of a Native American woman who went missing in October have been found," 15 July 2019 These prehistoric dental records may hold the key to when this monster shark went extinct and why. — Dan Snierson, EW.com, "Shark Week 2019 schedule: Your guide to all 18 specials," 10 July 2019 In February 2000, dental records confirmed what the Wiltrout family had feared. — CBS News, ""To the families we owe justice": Inside NCIS' relentless quest to solve two cold case murders of Navy dependents," 3 July 2019 Vega employees are offered a range of health, dental and vision benefits. — Randy Tucker, Cincinnati.com, "Top Workplaces: BRG Realty, Vega Americas and Indian Hill schools top midsize list," 5 June 2019 The visit is no more dangerous from a radiation standpoint than an intercontinental flight or dental X-rays. — Dallas News, "Decades after nuclear disaster, tourism is booming at Chernobyl," 18 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'dental.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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dental
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of dental
: of or relating to teeth or to the work dentists do
See the full definition for dental in the English Language Learners Dictionary
dental
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den·tal
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Kids Definition of dental
: relating to the teeth or dentistry
dental
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den·tal
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Medical Definition of dental
1
: relating to, specializing in, or used in dentistry
dental surgery dental students
2
: relating to or used on the teeth
dental paste
Other Words from dental
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