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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Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
On the campaign trail, Harris has spoken of the need to expand Medicare to cover dental, vision and hearing benefits.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The researchers could only hope that the next field season would turn up cranial and dental specimens.
—Donald C. Johanson, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
Some insurers are also cutting back on their allowances for dental, hearing and vision benefits.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
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These days, you are inundated with various oral care products, making many promises regarding your future dental health.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
On the campaign trail, Harris has spoken of the need to expand Medicare to cover dental, vision and hearing benefits.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
The researchers could only hope that the next field season would turn up cranial and dental specimens.
—Donald C. Johanson, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
Some insurers are also cutting back on their allowances for dental, hearing and vision benefits.
—Tami Luhby, CNN, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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