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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Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Many of the other dogs showed signs consistent with long-term outdoor neglect, including parasites, dental issues, and untreated medical conditions such as Giardia, fleas, and ticks.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The Hawks were without N’Faly Dante (right knee torn ACL), RayJ Dennis (G League), Nikola Djurisic (G League), Caleb Houstan (G League), Onyeka Okongwu (dental fracture), Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Duop Reath (right foot stress fracture) against the Heat.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Other ideas include a yoga studio, dental offices and small financial services offices, Mansfield said.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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Over the years, Joseph's family sent his dental and medical records to states where unidentified bodies of young boys and young men were found, the Northwest Times of Indiana reported in 2019.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 5 Feb. 2026
Many of the other dogs showed signs consistent with long-term outdoor neglect, including parasites, dental issues, and untreated medical conditions such as Giardia, fleas, and ticks.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
The Hawks were without N’Faly Dante (right knee torn ACL), RayJ Dennis (G League), Nikola Djurisic (G League), Caleb Houstan (G League), Onyeka Okongwu (dental fracture), Kristaps Porzingis (illness) and Duop Reath (right foot stress fracture) against the Heat.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026
Other ideas include a yoga studio, dental offices and small financial services offices, Mansfield said.
—Marcus Dorsey, Idaho Statesman, 4 Feb. 2026
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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