- dental hygienist
- UK / US
noun [countable]
Word forms "dental hygienist":
singular dental hygienist plural dental hygienistssomeone whose job is to clean people's teeth and give them advice on how to care for their teeth
English dictionary. 2014.
dental hygienist
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Dental hygienist — holding a scaler A dental hygienist (also called oral hygienist) is a licensed dental professional who specializes in preventive oral health, typically focusing on techniques in oral hygiene. Local dental regulations determine the scope of… … Wikipedia
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dental hygienist — ☆ dental hygienist n. a licensed specialist who cleans teeth, takes dental X rays, etc. under the supervision of a dentist … English World dictionary
dental hygienist — n someone who works with a dentist and cleans people s teeth, or gives them advice about how to look after their teeth … Dictionary of contemporary English
dental hygienist — noun count someone whose job is to clean people s teeth and give them advice on how to care for their teeth … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
dental hygienist — noun someone trained to provide preventive dental service (cleaning teeth or taking x rays) • Hypernyms: ↑skilled worker, ↑trained worker, ↑skilled workman * * * noun, pl ⋯ ists [count] : a person who works with a dentist and whose job includes… … Useful english dictionary
dental hygienist — dental assistant who is trained in dental prophylaxis and provides preventive dental service (such as cleaning teeth, taking x rays etc.) … English contemporary dictionary
dental hygienist — a person who is trained and licensed to clean teeth, take dental x rays, and provide related dental services and care, usually under the supervision of a dentist. [1920 25; DENTAL HYGIENE + IST] * * * … Universalium
dental hygienist — noun Date: 1916 a licensed dental professional who cleans and examines teeth … New Collegiate Dictionary
dental hygienist — den′tal hygien′ist n. den a person who is trained and licensed to clean teeth, take dental x rays, and otherwise assist a dentist • Etymology: 1920–25 … From formal English to slang
