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dent, odont
Greek and Latin Roots
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| dent, odont | tooth, teeth |
| dentist | a doctor who cares for one's teeth |
| al dente | cooked so that food feels firm to the tooth rather than soft |
| dentures | false teeth |
| indent | to set in from the margin |
| trident | a weapon that looks like it has three teeth |
| orthodontist | doctor who makes sure your teeth are straight |
| periodontist | a dentist who operates on diseased teeth |
| mastodon | a prehistoric animal with big blunt teeth |