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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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Between segments, Byrd, a shaggy-haired blonde perpetually clad in a spiderweb crochet bikini, would take calls from viewers, urge them to use condoms and dental dams, and get ready for the next performer, who would vary in gender expression and talent.
—Mike Albo, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Across the street, in the window of a dental office, a group of hygienists and assistants watched us.
—Adam Turner, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026
This includes medical, dental, and mental health intake screening within 12 hours of arriving at each detention facility, a full health assessment within 14 days of entering ICE custody or arrival at a facility, and access to medical appointments and 24-hour emergency care.
—Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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Extra touches include a long row of international power outlets that pop up out of the desk, dental and shaving kits in bathrooms, as well as garment bags to take home in the closet.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Between segments, Byrd, a shaggy-haired blonde perpetually clad in a spiderweb crochet bikini, would take calls from viewers, urge them to use condoms and dental dams, and get ready for the next performer, who would vary in gender expression and talent.
—Mike Albo, Vulture, 2 June 2026
Across the street, in the window of a dental office, a group of hygienists and assistants watched us.
—Adam Turner, Vanity Fair, 1 June 2026
This includes medical, dental, and mental health intake screening within 12 hours of arriving at each detention facility, a full health assessment within 14 days of entering ICE custody or arrival at a facility, and access to medical appointments and 24-hour emergency care.
—Jim Axelrod, CBS News, 31 May 2026
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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