TechnologySeptember 6, 2026

interdental

IN-ter-DEN-tuhl

Definition

Relating to or situated between the teeth.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'inter-' meaning 'between' and 'dens' meaning 'tooth'. The term emerged in the 19th century to describe the anatomical spaces between adjacent teeth.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the specific areas the Dyson toothbrush's AI algorithm is designed to target and analyze for cleaning.

Dyson’s New AI Toothbrush Conducts Video Surveillance on the Inside of Your Mouth

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