Dental Definition & Meaning

dental
adjective
  1. of or relating to the teeth; "dental floss"
  2. of or relating to dentistry; "dental student"
noun
  1. a consonant articulated with the tip of the tongue near the gum ridge

"Dental" in song lyrics

See how dental is used in real songs:

  • "And come with full benefits, medical and dental"
    9th Prince f/ Dom Pachino — What U Wanna Do?
  • "So keep my muthafuckin city out yo dental"
    AllFrumThaI f/ Boo Kapone, CJ Mac, The Comrads, WC — Hoo-Ride'n
  • "Cam's mental, broke this man's dental"
    Children of the Corn (Killah Cam'Ron, Bloodshed) — Biscuits and Bangers

Usage tips for "dental"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dental" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dental to find words that pair well.

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