dental (2) | (adj.) - from the Latin word = relating to teeth or dentistry; voiced with the tip of the tongue against the upper front teeth. Dentally is the adverb form. |
dental floss (2) | (noun) - from the Latin word + floss = a piece of string or thread used to clean between the teeth. |
dental hygienist (3) | (noun) - from the Latin word + hygienist = a licensed dental professional who cleans and examines teeth. |
dental technician (3) | (noun) - from the Latin word + technician = one who makes dental devices. |
interdental (4) | (adj.) - among + tooth = between the teeth; voiced with the tip of the tongue between the upper and lower front teeth. Interdentally is the adverb form. |
labiodental (4) | (adj.) - lip + tooth = voiced by the lip and teeth. Labiodental is the noun form. |
denticle (5) | (noun) - tooth + icle = a cone shaped projection, like a small tooth. |
denticulate (5) | (adj.) - tooth + -culate = finely saw-toothed. Denticulation is the noun form. |
dentiform (4) | (adj.) - tooth + shape = shaped like a tooth. |
dentifrice (2) | (noun) - tooth + to rub = a powder or paste for cleaning the teeth. |
dentin or dentine (4) | (noun) - from the word = a calcium containing material harder than bone that makes up the predominate mass of a tooth. Dentinal is the adjective form.. |
dentist (1) | (noun) - tooth + ist = one who prevents and treats diseases, injuries, and deformities of the teeth and mouth . |
dentistry (2) | (noun) - tooth + istry = the profession of a dentist. |
dentition (4) | (noun) - tooth + cut = teeth; the growth and cutting of teeth. |