B2adjectivehealth
US/ˈden.təl/
UK/ˈden.təl/
connected with teeth or with the care of teeth
In context
Regular dental check-ups stop small problems from becoming painful ones.
My dental insurance doesn't cover braces for adults.
She is studying at a dental school in Ho Chi Minh City.
Words that go with dental
adjective + noun
- dental careGood dental care should start before a child's first birthday.
- dental treatmentDental treatment is much cheaper here than in Australia.
- dental flossUse dental floss to clean between your teeth every night.
- dental hygieneGood dental hygiene can prevent most tooth problems.
- dental clinicA new dental clinic has opened on our street.
- dental check-upI'm overdue for a dental check-up; it's been two years.