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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Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
When an autopsy found lead pellets in his face, the sheriff said these might be dental fillings.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
For children, Arizona consistently ranks below the national average for preventive dental visits.
—Sixteen Ramos, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Postal workers can take advantage of federal health insurance plans with dental and vision coverage, as well as long-term care, life insurance and federal retirement benefits.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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The lawsuits involved dental extractions, some of which were full extractions, and/or the placement of implants that caused pain and were ill-fitting, according to court documents.
—Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2025
When an autopsy found lead pellets in his face, the sheriff said these might be dental fillings.
—Equal Justice Initiative, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
For children, Arizona consistently ranks below the national average for preventive dental visits.
—Sixteen Ramos, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Postal workers can take advantage of federal health insurance plans with dental and vision coverage, as well as long-term care, life insurance and federal retirement benefits.
—Sarah Linn, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2025
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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