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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.
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Kelli Acciardo, Allure, 13 Feb. 2025
Minnesota also ranked fifth in the nation for the number of dental hygienists per capita.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Dental hygiene students from IU Northwest will provide care, alongside a licensed dentist and dental hygienists.
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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.
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Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
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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 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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