dental hygienist

noun

: a licensed dental professional who cleans and examines teeth

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Her parents took her to a school for dental hygienists in training which was arguably much cheaper without insurance and arguably much more terrifying. Kelli Acciardo, Allure, 13 Feb. 2025 Minnesota also ranked fifth in the nation for the number of dental hygienists per capita. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025 Dental hygiene students from IU Northwest will provide care, alongside a licensed dentist and dental hygienists. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2025 Sackett, a dental hygienist, was found in her longtime home, which was owned by nearby Iona University, on Nov. 4, 2024, reported News 12 Westchester, citing family interviews. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for dental hygienist 

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dental hygienist was in 1916

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“Dental hygienist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental%20hygienist. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

dental hygienist

noun
: a person who assists a dentist especially in cleaning teeth

Medical Definition

dental hygienist

noun
: a person who assists a dentist especially in cleaning teeth

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