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Zoom in: Nurse practitioners, construction managers, information systems managers, electrical engineers and dental hygienists are among the top five highest-paying occupations in the state, per KSL Jobs.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
If your barista, tattoo artist and massage therapist get tips, why not the supermarket cashier, dental hygienist and plumber?
—Virginia Postrel, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2024
Ashley, now a dental hygienist in Alabama, recalled the difficulty of awaiting the verdict and — once it had been delivered — initially believing the case was over.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 2 Nov. 2024
If passed, his bill would substantially increase the number of dentists and dental hygienists in rural and under-served areas like West Baltimore, according to Sanders’ office.
—Dan Rodricks, Baltimore Sun, 1 Dec. 2024
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First Known Use
1916, in the meaning defined above
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“Dental hygienist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental%20hygienist. Accessed 18 Jan. 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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