ˈdentl adj. 1 of
the teeth; of or relating to dentistry. 2 Phonet. (of a consonant) produced
with the tongue-tip
against the upper
front teeth (as th) or the
ridge of the teeth (as n, s, t). ødental
floss a
thread of floss
silk etc. used to
clean between the teeth. dental
mechanic a
person who makes
and repairs
artificial teeth. dental
surgeon a
dentist. øødentalize v.tr. (also -ise). [LL dentalis f. L dens dentis tooth]