Definition of DENTAL. Meaning of DENTAL. Synonyms of DENTAL

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Definition of DENTAL

Dental
Dental Den"tal, a. [L. dens, dentis, tooth: cf. F. dental. See Tooth.] 1. Of or pertaining to the teeth or to dentistry; as, dental surgery. 2. (Phon.) Formed by the aid of the teeth; -- said of certain articulations and the letters representing them; as, d t are dental letters. Dental formula (Zo["o]l.), a brief notation used by zo["o]logists to denote the number and kind of teeth of a mammal. Dental surgeon, a dentist.
Dental
Dental Den"tal, n. [Cf. F. dentale. See Dental, a.] 1. An articulation or letter formed by the aid of the teeth. 2. (Zo["o]l.) A marine mollusk of the genus Dentalium, with a curved conical shell resembling a tooth. See Dentalium.

Meaning of DENTAL from wikipedia

- Look up dental in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Dental may refer to: Dental consonant, in phonetics Dental Records, an independent UK record label...
- oral health services. The dental team includes dental ****istants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and sometimes dental therapists. In China as well...
- Dentistry, also known as dental medicine and oral medicine, is the branch of medicine focused on the teeth, gums, and mouth. It consists of the study,...
- A dental prosthesis is an intraoral (inside the mouth) prosthesis used to restore (reconstruct) intraoral defects such as missing teeth, missing parts...
- A dental hygienist or oral hygienist is a licensed dental professional, registered with a dental ****ociation or regulatory body within their country of...
- dentistry are offered by dental schools in various countries around the world. Dental degrees may include: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Bachelor's...
- Dental care or dentalcare is the maintenance of healthy teeth and may refer to: Oral hygiene, the practice of keeping the mouth and teeth clean in order...
- Dental prosthetist may refer to: Dental technician, a person who makes dentures Denturist or clinical dental technician, a person who makes dentures and...
- Dental insurance is a form of health insurance designed to pay a portion of the costs ****ociated with dental care. The American Dental ****ociation has...
- A dental technician is a member of the dental team who, upon prescription from a dental clinician, constructs custom-made restorative and dental appliances...