dental

• Die Zähne betreffend oder zur Zahnmedizin gehörend.

Relating to teeth or dentistry.

1. Relating to teethB1formalmedical

   Of or relating to the teeth or dentistry.

   Zahn-

   • She has a dental appointment next Tuesday.
   • Good dental hygiene prevents cavities.
   • The dental clinic offers free check-ups for children.

2. Relating to dental careB1formalmedical

   Connected with the care and treatment of teeth.

   Zahnmedizinisch

   • Dental insurance covers most of the cost for fillings.
   • He works as a dental assistant in a busy practice.
   • The dental surgeon performed a root canal.

• Linguistik: ein Konsonant, der mit der Zunge an den oberen Vorderzähnen oder in deren Nähe gebildet wird. Medizin/Zahnmedizin: die Zähne betreffend, zur Zahnheilkunde gehörend.

A noun referring to a consonant sound produced by placing the tongue against or near the upper front teeth, or relating to the field of dentistry.

1. Dental consonantC1formalmedical

   A speech sound made by placing the tongue against or near the upper front teeth.

   Dental

   • The 'th' sound in English is a dental.
   • Linguists classify dentals as a type of consonant.
   • She studied the pronunciation of dentals in different languages.

   Synonymedental consonant