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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Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2024
In other words, the dental modification may have been a permanent uniform of sorts for this exclusive group of Viking traders.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2024
More than a thousand people were expected to seek free dental, medical and vision care at the two-day event in the rural and financially struggling area of western Virginia.
—Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Free screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, women's health, behavioral health, dental health.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
Ingesting too much fluoride may cause dental fluorosis, or discoloration and pits in developing teeth.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
As Chiricahua's works to decrease barriers to healthcare access, the organization is also working to scale the dental integration program and train other health centers to implement similar programs.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2024
Leave a comment View Comments Besides CPAP and surgery, treatments for obstructive sleep apnea are minimal, such as dental appliances that try to move the tongue forward, or behavioral changes such as losing weight and asking people to sleep on their sides instead of their backs.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Some states are also better at coordinating pediatric and dental care.
—Michael Casey, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2024
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The Health and Science Building would consolidate health and science programs and provide space for programs including microbiology, biology, dental assisting, surgical technology and nursing.
—Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 10 Apr. 2024
In other words, the dental modification may have been a permanent uniform of sorts for this exclusive group of Viking traders.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Apr. 2024
More than a thousand people were expected to seek free dental, medical and vision care at the two-day event in the rural and financially struggling area of western Virginia.
—Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2024
Free screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, women's health, behavioral health, dental health.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 7 Apr. 2024
Ingesting too much fluoride may cause dental fluorosis, or discoloration and pits in developing teeth.
—Claire Gillespie, Health, 7 Apr. 2024
As Chiricahua's works to decrease barriers to healthcare access, the organization is also working to scale the dental integration program and train other health centers to implement similar programs.
—Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 7 Apr. 2024
Leave a comment View Comments Besides CPAP and surgery, treatments for obstructive sleep apnea are minimal, such as dental appliances that try to move the tongue forward, or behavioral changes such as losing weight and asking people to sleep on their sides instead of their backs.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
Some states are also better at coordinating pediatric and dental care.
—Michael Casey, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Dental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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