Tooth-like blocks used in a close repeating pattern. Dentils are used in some Doric Order buildings in place of mutules. Dentils also appear on the bed moulding of Ionic, Corinthian and Composite orders. Found on http://www.doric-column.com/glossary_classical_architecture.html
A series of small rectangular blocks, similar to a row of teeth, decorating Corinthian, Ionic and Composite cornices. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21096