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den·tal 'dent-əl adj
1) relating to, specializing in, or used in dentistry <\dental surgery> <\dental students>
2) relating to or used on the teeth <\dental paste>
den·tal·ly -ē adv
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den·tal (denґtəl) [L. dentalis] 1. pertaining to a tooth or teeth. 2. a speech sound such as d, t, or th that is made with the tongue against the front teeth; called also linguodental.Medical dictionary. 2011.