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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Mark Miller, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
She’s delayed dental and medical care for herself — including follow-up screenings after a tumor was removed — cut out discretionary spending, including extracurricular activities for her three kids.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
Your routine can include a consistent sleep schedule, prioritizing hydration, nutrition, dental and skin health, physical activity, and more.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Beginning in the 1940s, a small amount of fluoride was added as an inexpensive, safe and effective means to improve dental health.
—Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
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Like Medicare Advantage plans, some Medigap policies provide some amount of coverage for vision, dental and hearing benefits, and gym memberships.
—Mark Miller, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
She’s delayed dental and medical care for herself — including follow-up screenings after a tumor was removed — cut out discretionary spending, including extracurricular activities for her three kids.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN, 13 Feb. 2025
Your routine can include a consistent sleep schedule, prioritizing hydration, nutrition, dental and skin health, physical activity, and more.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Beginning in the 1940s, a small amount of fluoride was added as an inexpensive, safe and effective means to improve dental health.
—Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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