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 therapist is a member of the dental team who provides preventive and restorative dental care for children and adults. The precise role varies...
- 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...
- In the United States and Canada, there are twelve recognized dental specialties in which some dentists choose to train and practice, in addition to or...
- A dental dam or rubber dam is a thin, 6-inch (150 mm) square sheet, usually latex or nitrile, used in dentistry to isolate the operative site (one or more...
- Dental cavity, also known as tooth decay, is the breakdown of teeth due to acids produced by bacteria. The resulting cavities may be a number of different...
- dental implant (also known as an endosseous implant or fixture) is a prosthesis that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support a dental...
- dentistry are offered by dental schools in various countries around the world. Dental degrees may include: Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Bachelor's...