dental hygienist

noun

: a licensed dental professional who cleans and examines teeth

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Maria is a dental hygienist and a single mother of three. Claire Laurier Decoteau, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025 The thriller tells the story of a dental hygienist who is seduced by a mysterious mermaid into the dark and wet underworld of Florida’s exotic animal trade. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 June 2025 Its team of 26 volunteer dentists and four dental hygienists perform a range of services for clients, from basic cleanings and fillings to extractions and dentures. Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 June 2025 Making the living situation even better, when they got married, Dina, a dental hygienist, was able to find work at a dentist’s office in town. Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 24 June 2025 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 7 Aug. 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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