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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Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
For anyone managing multiple daily-use products — medications, skincare routines, dental care — a turntable keeps everything accessible without cluttering the countertop.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
At the Ramsey County Family Service Center in Maplewood, as many as 65 adults and children at a time are offered up to four consecutive months of crisis housing, food and onsite medical and dental services, as well as assistance navigating employment, transportation, tutoring and parenting skills.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
The agency clarified in its press release that detainees receive medical, dental and mental health screenings upon arrival at detention facilities, along with access to ongoing care and 24-hour emergency services.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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Dentists, periodontists and other dental providers filed more than 1,000 lawsuits against patients.
—Noam N. Levey, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2026
For anyone managing multiple daily-use products — medications, skincare routines, dental care — a turntable keeps everything accessible without cluttering the countertop.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
At the Ramsey County Family Service Center in Maplewood, as many as 65 adults and children at a time are offered up to four consecutive months of crisis housing, food and onsite medical and dental services, as well as assistance navigating employment, transportation, tutoring and parenting skills.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
The agency clarified in its press release that detainees receive medical, dental and mental health screenings upon arrival at detention facilities, along with access to ongoing care and 24-hour emergency services.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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