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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Bankruptcy came for others, including dental industry disruptor SmileDirectClub and wine subscription provider Winc.
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New research approach The study successfully established that dental calculus can be utilized in the study of medieval medicine and and applied to broader research efforts.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
As recently as 2024, the dental office was used by former President Joe Biden, who received a root canal in the White House.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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But other healthcare fields, such as nursing, physical therapy, dental hygiene, social work and occupational therapy, were not included in the definition.
—ABC News, 19 May 2026
Bankruptcy came for others, including dental industry disruptor SmileDirectClub and wine subscription provider Winc.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
New research approach The study successfully established that dental calculus can be utilized in the study of medieval medicine and and applied to broader research efforts.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 17 May 2026
As recently as 2024, the dental office was used by former President Joe Biden, who received a root canal in the White House.
—Mike Stunson, USA Today, 15 May 2026
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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