DENTAL

[adjective] [not gradable] - relating to the teethFluoride can help reduce dental decay.A dental dam is a piece of rubber which is used to keep the teeth dry during dental treatment, or which is used to prevent HIV infection during sexual activity in which someone touches someone else's sexual organs with their mouth or tongue.Dental floss is a type of thread which is used for cleaning between the teeth.A dental hygienist (also hygienist) is a person who works with a dentist and cleans people's teeth to keep them healthy.A dental practitioner or dental surgeon is a dentist.