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

- label Dental Hygienist, a person who cleans teeth in a Dental office Dental ****istant, a person who ****ists Dentist in a Dental office Dental technician...
- In dentistry, calculus or tartar is a form of hardened dental plaque. It is caused by precipitation of minerals from saliva and gingival crevicular fluid...
- [where?] Dental treatments are carried out by a dental team, which often consists of a dentist and dental auxiliaries (dental ****istants, dental hygienists...
- A dental auxiliary is any of the dentist's supporting team who helps with dental treatment. They include dental ****istants (known as dental nurses in...
- and Asia are: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) Doctor of Dentistry (DDent) Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) Bachelor of...
- oral health services. The dental team includes dental ****istants, dental hygienists, dental technicians, and sometimes dental therapists. In China as well...
- Dental braces (also known as braces, orthodontic cases, or cases) are devices used in orthodontics that align and straighten teeth and help position them...
- A dental technologist (dental laboratory technician) is a member of the dental team who, upon prescription from a dental clinician, constructs custom-made...
- A dental implant (also known as an endosseous implant or fixture) is a surgical component that interfaces with the bone of the jaw or skull to support...
- A dental abscess is a localized collection of pus ****ociated with a tooth. The most common type of dental abscess is a periapical abscess, and the second...
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