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Examples of dental hygienist in a Sentence
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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
If your barista, tattoo artist and massage therapist get tips, why not the supermarket cashier, dental hygienist and plumber?
—Virginia Postrel, The Mercury News, 31 Aug. 2024
Teeth cleaning, also known as dental cleaning or dental prophylaxis, is when a dentist or dental hygienist thoroughly cleans your teeth, gums, and the inside of your mouth.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 14 Aug. 2024
In many states, for example, licensing regulations prevent nurse practitioners and dental hygienists from performing new preventive health procedures—such as applying protective varnishes and sealants to teeth—by restricting the carrying out of these procedures to doctors and dentists.
—James Bessen, Foreign Affairs, 15 Dec. 2014
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Word History
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 6 Oct. 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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