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
Examples of dental in a Sentence
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TIME, 23 Apr. 2024
On Monday, the trial ended early and with little fanfare, to accommodate the Passover holiday and a juror’s emergency dental appointment.
—Ben Protess, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Upon further investigation, the cute pup was also in need of dental work.
—The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
Next week the largest U.S. retailer will open two health clinics in DeSoto and Fort Worth targeting seniors and families with services for comprehensive primary care, behavioral health and dental care.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
Nationwide, 12 million people lost dental insurance.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Oral arnica is commonly used to treat a sore throat and pain after dental work.
—Isadora Baum, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
This is where dental SEO (Search Engine Optimization) becomes a game-changer.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
For example, dental problems like gum disease or tooth decay can result in bad breath that permeates throughout your furry friend's entire body.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Adjective
By Hardeep Dhillon / Made by History April 23, 2024 9:00 AM EDT
One hundred and five years ago, in April 1919, Mani Ram, a middle-aged dental surgeon, frantically ran to one of his son's favorite play areas.
—TIME, 23 Apr. 2024
On Monday, the trial ended early and with little fanfare, to accommodate the Passover holiday and a juror’s emergency dental appointment.
—Ben Protess, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2024
Upon further investigation, the cute pup was also in need of dental work.
—The Arizona Republic, 19 Apr. 2024
Next week the largest U.S. retailer will open two health clinics in DeSoto and Fort Worth targeting seniors and families with services for comprehensive primary care, behavioral health and dental care.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2024
Nationwide, 12 million people lost dental insurance.
—Binghui Huang, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Oral arnica is commonly used to treat a sore throat and pain after dental work.
—Isadora Baum, Health, 13 Apr. 2024
This is where dental SEO (Search Engine Optimization) becomes a game-changer.
—Jon Stojan, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
For example, dental problems like gum disease or tooth decay can result in bad breath that permeates throughout your furry friend's entire body.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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