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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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
This is critical for the millions of Americans who struggle to access dental care.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
Facing a deadline as the regular legislative session ends in three weeks, Ritter and other top lawmakers are trying to reach a compromise on the state’s two-year, $55.5 billion budget that pays for everything from dental care for prison inmates to salaries for more than 50,000 state employees.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
Gargling with hydrogen peroxide mouthwash has been used as a treatment for dental plaque, gingival (gum) inflammation, and oral microorganisms.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
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The cost of dental care for families will soar and there will be lost productivity due to time off to address dental disease.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 May 2025
This is critical for the millions of Americans who struggle to access dental care.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
Facing a deadline as the regular legislative session ends in three weeks, Ritter and other top lawmakers are trying to reach a compromise on the state’s two-year, $55.5 billion budget that pays for everything from dental care for prison inmates to salaries for more than 50,000 state employees.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2025
Gargling with hydrogen peroxide mouthwash has been used as a treatment for dental plaque, gingival (gum) inflammation, and oral microorganisms.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 12 May 2025
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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