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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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Her current high-deductible plan costs $589 a month, not including dental, and a comparable plan for 2026 will cost $1691 a month.
—NPR, 20 Nov. 2025
Although the study did not examine why people who were exposed to fluoridation had higher test scores in high school, Warren hypothesizes that having better dental health as a result of fluoride may have meant those individuals were less likely to be absent from school because of illness.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 19 Nov. 2025
Regular dental care and prompt treatment for tooth infections can be an important part of preventing health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Nov. 2025
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Adjective
On my flight, these were provided by Raven Lily and included an eye mask, socks, earplugs, tissues, a dental kit, a moist towelette, lip balm, moisturizer and facial mist.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Her current high-deductible plan costs $589 a month, not including dental, and a comparable plan for 2026 will cost $1691 a month.
—NPR, 20 Nov. 2025
Although the study did not examine why people who were exposed to fluoridation had higher test scores in high school, Warren hypothesizes that having better dental health as a result of fluoride may have meant those individuals were less likely to be absent from school because of illness.
—Humberto Basilio, Scientific American, 19 Nov. 2025
Regular dental care and prompt treatment for tooth infections can be an important part of preventing health problems like diabetes and heart disease.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 18 Nov. 2025
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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