dental hygienist

American  

[den-tl hahy-jee-nist, hahy-jen-ist] / ˈdɛn tl haɪˈdʒi nɪst, haɪˈdʒɛn ɪst /

noun

1. 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.

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dental hygienist British  

noun

1. Also called: oral hygienist.  a dentist's assistant skilled in dental hygiene

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Etymology

Origin of dental hygienist

First recorded in 1920–25; dental hygiene + -ist

Example Sentences

Laframboise closed her phone and got on with her day, where she works as a dental hygienist in Montreal, Quebec.

From BBC

The daughter of a Japanese immigrant father and second-generation Japanese American mother, Warashina moved from Spokane to Seattle to attend the University of Washington, planning on becoming a dental hygienist.

From Seattle Times

Wedner still carries gunshot shrapnel in her arm and had to retire as a dental hygienist years earlier than planned.

From Seattle Times

The dental hygienist is still in hospital and can only communicate by using her hands or nodding.

From BBC

A D.C. dentist and dental hygienist have both been indicted on charges of healthcare fraud, wire fraud, making false statements relating to healthcare fraud, and conspiracy.

From Washington Times