dentˈifrice /-fris/ noun

(L fricāre to rub) a substance used in rubbing or cleaning the teeth, toothpaste or toothpowder

dentigerous /-ijˈ/ adjective

Bearing teeth

dentilinˈgual adjective

(L lingua tongue) formed between the teeth and the tongue, as th in thin and this

A consonant sound so formed

dentˈine /-ēn/ or denˈtin noun

The hard, calcareous substance of which teeth are mainly composed

dentirosˈtral adjective

(L rōstrum a beak) with notched bill

dentˈist noun

A person qualified to treat diseases and malformations of, and injuries to, teeth

dentˈistry noun

The art or work of a dentist

dentˈition noun

1. The cutting or growing of teeth
2. The shape, number, and typical arrangement of the teeth in a given species

dentˈoid adjective

(Gr eidos form) formed or shaped like a tooth

dentˈure noun

(in pl) a set of (esp artificial) teeth

dental dam noun

A thin rectangular sheet of latex used to isolate a tooth or teeth from the rest of the mouth during dental treatment, or as barrier protection during oral sex

dental floss see under floss

dental formula noun

A formula showing the number and distribution of the different kinds of teeth in an animal's jaws

dental hygiene noun

The (study, practice of, advice on, etc) maintenance of healthy teeth and gums, as by careful cleaning, scaling, etc

dental hygienist noun

A person trained and qualified in dental hygiene

dental surgeon noun

A dentist

dental technician noun

A person skilled in making and repairing artificial teeth