“Dental” or “Dentil”—Which to use?

“Dental” or “Dentil”

Overview

dental / dentil are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

dental: (adjective) of or relating to the teeth. (adjective) of or relating to dentistry.

dentil: NA

Pronunciation

dental: d·EH·n·t·ah·l

dentil: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “dental”

Composite- Tooth Colored Dental Fillings
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…members of the family had dental problems, the unaffected members had…
…coroner had positively confirmed via dental records that a human skull…
In regards to dental cavities (decay, caries) "The eventual…
Amalgam- Silver Dental Fillings
Restorative dentistry encompasses the dental specialties of endodontics, periodontics and…
…one or more of the dental specialties listed above.
…tools, ceramic sherds, organic materials, dental calculus, and sediments and animal…
…teeth being supported "on four" dental implants, a surgical and technique…

Examples of “dentil”

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