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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Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
The practice’s whole approach is to make quality pediatric dentistry — and orthodontics — as un-scary as possible for kids, helping to develop the best dental health habits.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Bobenmoyer spent seven years as a dental assistant.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2025
New & Noteworthy Developed to combine dental action with daily wellness support, Farmina's N&D Dental & Functional Treats are available in 14 recipes and two sizes, tailored for mini and medium/large breed dogs.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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Will these two oddballs, thrust together by a dental emergency on a night that commends peace on Earth and goodwill toward men, maintain a friendship?
—Peter Tonguette, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
The practice’s whole approach is to make quality pediatric dentistry — and orthodontics — as un-scary as possible for kids, helping to develop the best dental health habits.
—Shawn Price, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Bobenmoyer spent seven years as a dental assistant.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 18 Sep. 2025
New & Noteworthy Developed to combine dental action with daily wellness support, Farmina's N&D Dental & Functional Treats are available in 14 recipes and two sizes, tailored for mini and medium/large breed dogs.
—Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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