dental hygienist

noun

: a licensed dental professional who cleans and examines teeth

Examples of dental hygienist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Emily is a dental hygienist Emily is the second of the Love siblings. Zoe Kaplan, People.com, 6 Oct. 2024 Two companion bills in Congress would extend dental coverage through Medicare, Medicaid, and the Veterans Administration and increase the number of dentists, dental hygienists, and dental therapists nationwide. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 22 Sep. 2024 Non-tipped workers might start demanding tips—such as landscapers, plumbers, auto mechanics, grocery tellers, dental hygienists, and others. Steve Rosenthal, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dental hygienist 

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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 5 Nov. 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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