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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Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The ship runs 24/7, so there are night workers who need dental care.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 July 2025
The chief dentist leads and manages dental care services for patients, including exams, cleanings, fillings, oral surgery and other treatments based on patient needs.
—Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
That’s in conjunction with his charitable efforts to refurbish basketball courts and local parks around the Valley, providing more than $250,000 in free dental care to support Special Olympics Arizona, and donating to various back-to-school clothing drives for families in need.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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They are entitled to health, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance, along with retirement plans and flexible spending accounts.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The ship runs 24/7, so there are night workers who need dental care.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 11 July 2025
The chief dentist leads and manages dental care services for patients, including exams, cleanings, fillings, oral surgery and other treatments based on patient needs.
—Sacbee.com, 11 July 2025
That’s in conjunction with his charitable efforts to refurbish basketball courts and local parks around the Valley, providing more than $250,000 in free dental care to support Special Olympics Arizona, and donating to various back-to-school clothing drives for families in need.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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