1. the arrangement, type, and number of teeth in humans or animals
2. the process of cutting teeth, especially in babies
Usage: medical

Examples

• The dentist examined the child’s dentition during the checkup.
• Mammals have different types of dentition depending on their diet.
• The baby’s dentition began at six months old.
• Carnivores have sharp dentition adapted for tearing meat.
• Primary dentition consists of 20 teeth in children.
• The paleontologist studied the fossil’s dentition to determine its diet.
• Delayed dentition can sometimes indicate nutritional deficiencies.