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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The Editorial Board, WSJ, 23 Nov. 2023
Black notices can include information on where the body was found, biometric information including DNA and fingerprints, dental charts, physical descriptions of the body or clothing, and other items found at the scene.
—Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2023
Getty Images With companies looking to cut costs in a high-inflation landscape, a bevy of employee perks that saw a rise during the hypercompetitive post-pandemic job market is on the chopping block, including tuition assistance, charitable gift matching, and even dental insurance.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2023
Services include primary care, pediatrics, women's health, dental care, behavioral health and physical therapy, according to the Community Clinic website.
—Al Gaspeny, arkansasonline.com, 10 Nov. 2023
Set your expectations Generally, gold buyers like Alloy Market and Express Gold Cash will buy gold in multiple forms, from old dental crowns to jewelry to gold coins.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2023
Scott has a business plan to renovate food trucks into mobile dental labs for those living on the streets.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
However, visiting the dentist while expecting for preventative care and exams is safe and recommended, particularly as poor dental health can lead to serious complications, such as premature birth.
—Alexandra Frost, Parents, 1 Nov. 2023
Veterans must request an appointment for dental care services by emailing Gina Chandler at the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs at gina.chandler@arkansas.gov or calling (501) 682-6487.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Nov. 2023
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Insurers compete for patients by offering benefits, including vision and dental care that aren’t available in traditional fee-for-service Medicare.
—The Editorial Board, WSJ, 23 Nov. 2023
Black notices can include information on where the body was found, biometric information including DNA and fingerprints, dental charts, physical descriptions of the body or clothing, and other items found at the scene.
—Rachel Pannett, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2023
Getty Images With companies looking to cut costs in a high-inflation landscape, a bevy of employee perks that saw a rise during the hypercompetitive post-pandemic job market is on the chopping block, including tuition assistance, charitable gift matching, and even dental insurance.
—Irina Ivanova, Fortune, 15 Nov. 2023
Services include primary care, pediatrics, women's health, dental care, behavioral health and physical therapy, according to the Community Clinic website.
—Al Gaspeny, arkansasonline.com, 10 Nov. 2023
Set your expectations Generally, gold buyers like Alloy Market and Express Gold Cash will buy gold in multiple forms, from old dental crowns to jewelry to gold coins.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2023
Scott has a business plan to renovate food trucks into mobile dental labs for those living on the streets.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2023
However, visiting the dentist while expecting for preventative care and exams is safe and recommended, particularly as poor dental health can lead to serious complications, such as premature birth.
—Alexandra Frost, Parents, 1 Nov. 2023
Veterans must request an appointment for dental care services by emailing Gina Chandler at the Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs at gina.chandler@arkansas.gov or calling (501) 682-6487.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Nov. 2023
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 29 Nov. 2023.
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