dental hygienist

noun

: a licensed dental professional who cleans and examines teeth

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For the past decade, Quezada, 38, has worked as a dental hygienist in offices throughout California. Morgan Smith, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2024 The majority of dentists report difficulties recruiting and retaining qualified dental hygienists and office staff. Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024 Emily now works as a registered dental hygienist, per her LinkedIn. Zoe Kaplan, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024 Before your exam, the dental hygienist thoroughly cleans your teeth and applies fluoride to prevent tooth decay.4 Your healthcare provider may prescribe antibiotics to treat periodontal disease, pericoronitis, and irreversible pulpitis. Laura Schober, Health, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dental hygienist 

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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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 23 Dec. 2024.

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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