dent1 |
a hollow or depression made in a surface by or as if by pressure or a blow. [3 definitions] |
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] |