dental

1 of 2

adjective

den·​tal ˈden-tᵊl 

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

dentally

ˈden-tᵊl-ē 

adverb

dental

2 of 2

noun

: a dental consonant

Examples of dental in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Nearly 46% of dog owners now own dental-care products, according to APPA. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

Nearly 46% of dog owners now keep dental-care products at home, according to APPA. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

When owners already invest in supplements, dental care and premium food, adding luxury dog products and better dog grooming supplies to the routine feels like a natural next step. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

In 2024, Georgia expanded Medicaid dental coverage for adults over the age of 21 to include more comprehensive care. — Emily McLeod, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin dentalis, from dent-, dens

First Known Use

Adjective

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

circa 1727, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dental

• dental floss
• dental hygienist
• dental records
• dental school
• dental technician

Rhymes for dental

• ental
• gentle
• lentil
• mental
• rental
• accidental
• compartmental
• continental
• detrimental
• elemental
• fundamental
• governmental

Kids Definition

dental

adjective

den·​tal

ˈdent-ᵊl

: of or relating to the teeth or dentistry

Etymology

Adjective

from Latin dentalis "relating to the teeth," from dent-, dens "tooth" — related to dandelion, indent, trident

Medical Definition

dental

adjective

den·​tal ˈdent-ᵊl 

1

: relating to, specializing in, or used in dentistry

dental surgery

dental students

2

: relating to or used on the teeth

dental paste

dentally

-ē 

adverb