Dental

Word DENTAL
Character 6
Hyphenation den tal
Pronunciations /ˈdɛntl̩/

Definitions and meanings of "Dental"

What do we mean by dental?

Of, relating to, or for the teeth. adjective

Of, relating to, or intended for dentistry. adjective

Articulated with the tip of the tongue near or against the upper front teeth. adjective

A dental consonant. noun

Of or pertaining to the teeth.

In grammar, formed or pronounced at or near the front upper teeth, with the tip or front of the tongue: as, d, t, and n are dental letters.

Connected with or used in dentistry: as, dental rubber; a dental mallet or hammer.

The dental formula of a child over two years of age is thus: which means that the child should have two incisors, one canine, and two molars, on each side of each jaw. … The formula of permanent dentition in man is written: there being two incisors, one canine, two premolars, and three molars on each side above and below.

The tissue or structure out of which a tooth is formed, and from which, as in the case of rodents, it may continue to grow for an indefinite period, in which case the teeth are said to have persistent pulps.

A sound formed by placing the end of the tongue against or near the upper teeth, as d, t, and n (see I., 2). noun

In conchology, a tooth-shell; a shell of the family Denlaliidæ. noun

Dentex macrophthalmus, a fish of the family Lutianidæ, found in the Mediterranean. noun

Of or pertaining to the teeth or to dentistry. adjective

Formed by the aid of the teeth; -- said of certain articulations and the letters representing them. adjective

A brief notation used by zoölogists to denote the number and kind of teeth of a mammal. adjective

A dentist. adjective

An articulation or letter formed by the aid of the teeth. noun

A marine mollusk of the genus Dentalium, with a curved conical shell resembling a tooth. See Dentalium. noun

Of or concerning the teeth: dental care adjective

Of or concerning dentistry adjective

Cleaning and polishing of an animal's teeth.

A dental sound.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Dental

The word "dental" in example sentences

Two things can greatly reduce the cost of adequate dental care: popular education about dental health, and the training of primary health workers as ‘dental health promoters’. ❋ Unknown (1983)

She is noted for her painless drilling and she is a specialist in dental implants. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Dr. Elizabeth Krall Kaye looked for patterns in dental records from 1970 to 1973 to determine if periodontal disease and tooth loss predicted whether people did well or poorly on cognitive tests. ❋ Unknown (2010)

-- The Hoosiers will lose junior guard Brett Finkelmeier, who is leaving the team to enroll in dental school. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Unfortunately, this career path is blocked by occupational licensing requirements, which prevent many otherwise capable students from pursuing careers in dental hygiene, physical therapy, or similar professions. ❋ Unknown (2009)

There is some delay actually in dental care, as the local civilian dentist has too many civilians to deal with. ❋ Unknown (2010)

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