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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John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, those that are likely to suffer most are those who cannot afford going to a dentist, those that live in rural areas that may not be able to access dental offices easily as well as underserved communities that do not have the luxury to purchase fluoridated water.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Chewing gives dogs a rush of endorphins, and chomping down on dental chew treats can be especially good for stimulating dogs indoors during particularly bad winter weather.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Read on for the most common brushing teeth mistakes to find out if your dental skills are up to snuff.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
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This year, more than half of all Medicare beneficiaries—some thirty-three million Americans—enrolled in private plans, which, unlike traditional fee-for-service Medicare, often include dental, vision, and hearing coverage.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Furthermore, those that are likely to suffer most are those who cannot afford going to a dentist, those that live in rural areas that may not be able to access dental offices easily as well as underserved communities that do not have the luxury to purchase fluoridated water.
—Omer Awan, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Chewing gives dogs a rush of endorphins, and chomping down on dental chew treats can be especially good for stimulating dogs indoors during particularly bad winter weather.
—Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
Read on for the most common brushing teeth mistakes to find out if your dental skills are up to snuff.
—Lisa Desantis, Glamour, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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