dental

[/ˈdɛntəl/]
adjective
dentário
1. relating to or affecting the teeth
She has excellent dental health.
Ela tem excelente saúde dentária.
2. relating to dentistry or dental professionals
He works in the dental field.
Ele trabalha na área dentária.
3. in phonetics, a consonant sound made with the tongue against the teeth
The 'd' sound is a dental consonant.
O som 'd' é uma consoante dental.
In both Brazil and the USA, dental care is an important aspect of healthcare. In Brazil, 'saúde dentária' is commonly discussed, and dental visits are part of regular health maintenance. The term is used frequently in healthcare advertising and insurance discussions in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dentaryodontologicalteeth-related

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
dentário
standard usage in medical and professional contexts
Brazil
dental
also used directly in Portuguese, especially in compound terms like 'consultório dental'
Portugal
dentário
preferred in formal medical contexts
Portugal
dental
increasingly common in contemporary usage

Related Words

dentistdentistrydentureorthodonticperiodontalendodontic

Related Idioms & Phrases

dental floss
dental hygiene
dental insurance
dental appointment
dental implant
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