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dent2 a projecting, toothlike part, as on a cogwheel.
dental of, related to, or for the teeth. [2 definitions]
dental floss a tough thread, often waxed, esp. made for removing food particles and plaque from between the teeth.
dental hygiene the care and cleaning of teeth, esp. by professional dental hygienists. [2 definitions]
dental hygienist a licensed specialist in preventive dental care, whose practice includes cleaning and x-rays, and who often works in a dentist's office.
dentate having teeth, toothlike projections, or a notched, toothlike edge.
denti- tooth.
dentifrice a preparation used to clean the teeth; toothpaste.
dentil one of a group of small rectangular blocks resembling teeth, such as those forming a molding or projecting from under a cornice.
dentine the bonelike material under the enamel of a tooth which constitutes the main part of the tooth.
dentist one who practices dentistry.
dentistry the profession or work of diagnosing, preventing, and treating diseases or malformations of the teeth, gums, and related parts.
dentition the arrangement, including the number and kind, of teeth. [2 definitions]
denture a partial or complete set of artificial teeth; false teeth.
denuclearize to forbid construction, presence, or deployment of nuclear weapons within (a certain jurisdiction).
denudate variant of denude.
denude to strip bare; remove covering from. [2 definitions]
denunciation a verbal attack or condemnation; the act of denouncing. [2 definitions]
Denver the capital of Colorado.
deny to declare (something) false; refuse to agree with or admit; dispute; contradict. [3 definitions]
deodar a tall cedar with drooping branches and fragrant, light red, durable wood, used as timber.