dental nurse
Britishnoun
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a dentist's assistant, esp one who passes instruments, mixes fillings, etc
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a nurse trained to do fillings and carry out other minor dental work on schoolchildren
Example Sentences
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Gemma was a dental nurse, now training to be an operating department practitioner.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2021
The son of a dental nurse who spent her free time crafting wedding cake toppers and watching “Real Housewives,” Luca taught himself to shave by watching YouTube videos.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 29, 2021
“I don’t think it’s the right time, but we can’t stop our life for a long time,” said Silvia Andonova, a dental nurse, 43.
From New York Times ● Jul. 19, 2021
Ghena, 18, is to work with a dentist and hopes to become a dental nurse, while Mohammed, 21, is to work with a dental technician.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 30, 2017
The help and guidance of women police could be sought on grounds similar to those of the school dental nurse who in her particular sphere is banishing the fear of dental treatment.
From Report of the Juvenile Delinquency Committee by Algie, R. M. (Ronald Macmillan)
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