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

Dog food, beds, harnesses and more on sale Dog owners know expenses pile up quickly, so shop now to save on items like PupGum, a treat that's both irresistible to dogs and fantastic for their dental health, to Lesure's cozy dog booster seat, a must-have for any canine on a road trip. —Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 May 2026

Spot’s wellness plan can cover things like dental cleanings and wellness exams. —Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 May 2026

In certain mammals like horses, antelopes, and cows, researchers observed dental patterns similar to those found in adult Maiasaura. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 9 May 2026

Attracted by low premiums and supplemental benefits such as vision and dental care not offered by traditional Medicare, the share of beneficiaries enrolling in Medicare Advantage has increased every year over the last two decades, along with a rise in the number of available plans. —Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 9 May 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