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
: a dental consonant
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Even those people with dental insurance coverage often find that their plans don’t cover much outside of a dental cleaning and check-up.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 5 June 2025
His work includes expanding the reach of dental offices, implementing programs to train and empower local dental assistants, and mentoring young dentists to embrace the challenges and rewards of working in rural areas.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Other ketamine clinics nearby include Zen Integrative Care, where people can get infusions a few floors above an Irish pub (not so serene, maybe), and Ketamine Infusion + Holistic, which is located in the same building as at least three dental offices and a dermatologist.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2025
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Throughout the procedure, anesthesiologist Dr. Ryan Watkins observed Moreno and noted no complications, the dental office stated.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2025
Even those people with dental insurance coverage often find that their plans don’t cover much outside of a dental cleaning and check-up.
—Alana Semuels, Time, 5 June 2025
His work includes expanding the reach of dental offices, implementing programs to train and empower local dental assistants, and mentoring young dentists to embrace the challenges and rewards of working in rural areas.
—Jon Stojan, USA Today, 4 June 2025
Other ketamine clinics nearby include Zen Integrative Care, where people can get infusions a few floors above an Irish pub (not so serene, maybe), and Ketamine Infusion + Holistic, which is located in the same building as at least three dental offices and a dermatologist.
—Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2025
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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