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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In Florida, which banned community water fluoridation last year, 52,131 children beyond what would normally be expected would need such dental care.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
This element aids the MEU with support such as medical and dental assistance, motor transport, supply, equipment maintenance and landings.
—George Petras, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
Barclays upgrades Align Technology to overweight from equal weight Barclays says the dental company is too attractive to ignore.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 17 Mar. 2026
Esteworld positions itself within this ecosystem as a multi-service provider spanning plastic surgery, medical aesthetics, dental treatments, and hair restoration.
—Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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