dental

The word "dental" is usually an adjective that is used to describe your teeth.

• Joe needed some dental work done.
• Have you had any dental work done recently.
• Dental health is important to your overall health.
• A dental assistant helps a dentist work on a patient’s teeth.
• A person who wants to become a dentist studies dentistry and learns about the newest dental practices.
• A dental hygienist is a person who cleans, polishes, and helps protect your teeth.

He’s getting some dental work done.

The word "dental" might be used as a noun when referring to insurance coverage.

• The company that wants to hire George is offering him medical and dental.
• My insurance covers medical expenses but not dental.

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March 4, 2015