dental

1 of 2

adjective

den·​tal ˈden-tᵊl 

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

dentally

ˈden-tᵊl-ē 

adverb

dental

2 of 2

noun

: a dental consonant

Examples of dental in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

These include medical, dental and vision benefits, with coverage available for spouses, children and domestic partners. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 4 Nov. 2026

If passed, the measure would have required community health clinics to spend at least 90% of their annual revenue on program services, including medical visits, mental health care, dental health care, medications, medical equipment and more. — Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

And dental health is important because it's related to so many systems in your body, from your heart to digestion. — Rachel Carlson, NPR, 2 Nov. 2026

Well, the experts at LG Beauty are applying the same concept of color theory to dental care. — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin dentalis, from dent-, dens

First Known Use

Adjective

1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

circa 1727, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing dental

• dental floss
• dental hygienist
• dental records
• dental school
• dental technician

Rhymes for dental

• ental
• gentle
• lentil
• mental
• rental
• accidental
• compartmental
• continental
• detrimental
• elemental
• fundamental
• governmental

Kids Definition

dental

adjective

den·​tal

ˈdent-ᵊl

: of or relating to the teeth or dentistry

Etymology

Adjective

from Latin dentalis "relating to the teeth," from dent-, dens "tooth" — related to dandelion, indent, trident

Medical Definition

dental

adjective

den·​tal ˈdent-ᵊl 

1

: relating to, specializing in, or used in dentistry

dental surgery

dental students

2

: relating to or used on the teeth

dental paste

dentally

-ē 

adverb