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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Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Each year, plans can change, some may expand benefits like dental or vision, while others might adjust networks or costs.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Likewise, for dental plans, ask about materials, prep depth, and bite implications—not just shade numbers.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
However, more direct measures of diet – such as stable isotopes or dental microwear – were often lacking.
—Aditya Reddy Kurre, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
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Many times, the needs of the homeless are not just heating or cooling, but there may be medical/dental issues, food or appropriate clothing needs as well.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
Each year, plans can change, some may expand benefits like dental or vision, while others might adjust networks or costs.
—Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
Likewise, for dental plans, ask about materials, prep depth, and bite implications—not just shade numbers.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
However, more direct measures of diet – such as stable isotopes or dental microwear – were often lacking.
—Aditya Reddy Kurre, The Conversation, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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