dental
Translation
dental, of the teeth
Examples
You should have regular dental check-ups.
You should have regular dental check-ups.
Good dental hygiene is very important.
Good dental hygiene is very important.
Grammar Patterns
used before a noun to relate to teeth or dentistry Good dental hygiene is very important.
Similar Words
Synonyms: odontic (technical)
Etymology
From Latin 'dens' (tooth) plus the adjective-forming suffix '-al'.
Memory Tips
Directly connects to 'dentist'. If you see 'dental', think 'dentist' and 'teeth'.