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).
Phrases and idioms:
dental 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.
Derivatives:
dentalize v.tr. (also -ise).
Etymology: LL dentalis f. L dens dentis tooth