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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Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 July 2025
Back then, current prominent conservative activist Riley Gaines was just a dental student who had to settle for a tie with Thomas in one of the NCAA championship events.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Untreated tooth decay and cavities can lead to dental abscesses, or infections that can lead to serious problems requiring emergency room visits.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Though too much fluoride can cause problems, the levels in drinking water and dental products are carefully regulated and monitored to keep you and your family safe.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
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When consumed regularly, this can contribute to dental erosion, where the outer protective layer of enamel is gradually worn away.14
Gatorade now offers a Zero Sugar Thirst Quencher, which has no sugar but the same amount of electrolytes as the original.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 1 July 2025
Back then, current prominent conservative activist Riley Gaines was just a dental student who had to settle for a tie with Thomas in one of the NCAA championship events.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Untreated tooth decay and cavities can lead to dental abscesses, or infections that can lead to serious problems requiring emergency room visits.
—Kairi Lowery, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2025
Though too much fluoride can cause problems, the levels in drinking water and dental products are carefully regulated and monitored to keep you and your family safe.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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