Dental Word Search — Medium

Play a free online Dental word search puzzle. Difficulty: Medium. Find all 12 hidden words on the 11×11 grid below.

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Dental word list, defined

SALIVA /ˈsælɪvə/ · noun
The substance produced in the mouth by the salivary glands to aid in the digestion of food. It is a clear, watery liquid containing enzymes that break down carbohydrates. Related: spittle, drool, slaver, slobber.
PYORRHEA /pɪˈɒriːə/ · noun
A disease of the gums, characterized by inflammation and the formation of pus. Pyorrhea is often used interchangeably with periodontitis. Related: periodontitis, gingivitis, periodontal disease, gum disease.
PALLIATIVE /ˌpæliˈætɪv/ · adjective
Providing relief from pain or discomfort without curing the underlying cause. Relieving or alleviating a problem or difficulty without solving it. Related: alleviating, relieving, soothing, comforting.
DISTAL /ˈdɪstəl/ · adjective
Situated farthest from the point of origin or attachment; in anatomy, located away from the center of the body or from the trunk, toward the extremities. Related: peripheral, outermost, terminal, farthest.
OSSEOUS /ɒsiːəs/ · adjective
Relating to or resembling bone; bony. Related: bony, skeletal, ossified, cartilaginous.
POSTERIOR /ˈpɒstɪriər/ · adjective
Located at the back or rear; situated behind something else. Coming after something in time or order. Related: rear, hind, dorsal, back.
ESTHETIC /ɛsˈθɛtɪk/ · adjective (also noun)
Relating to beauty or the appreciation of beautiful things; concerned with appearance or artistic effect rather than function. As a noun in philosophy, it refers to the theory or study of beauty and taste. Related: artistic, aesthetic, beautiful, decorative.

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