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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
Ditto for dental hygienists, who need two years of training and licensure.
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Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2025
Zoom in: Nurse practitioners, construction managers, information systems managers, electrical engineers and dental hygienists are among the top five highest-paying occupations in the state, per KSL Jobs.
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Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
If your barista, tattoo artist and massage therapist get tips, why not the supermarket cashier, dental hygienist and plumber?
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Virginia Postrel, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2024
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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 9 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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