hygienist

American  

[hahy-jee-nist, -jen-ist, hahy-jee-nist] / haɪˈdʒi nɪst, -ˈdʒɛn ɪst, ˈhaɪ dʒi nɪst /

Also hygeist,

noun

1. an expert in hygiene.

2. dental hygienist.

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hygienist British  

/ ˈhaɪdʒiːɪst, ˈhaɪdʒiːnɪst /

noun

1. a person skilled in the practice of hygiene See also dental hygienist

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Etymology

Origin of hygienist

First recorded in 1835–45; hygiene + -ist

Example Sentences

People who queued for hours at a dental practice say they were forced to pay for a hygienist appointment before being allowed to register as NHS patients.

From BBC

Insurance companies frequently refuse to pay industrial hygienists to test for dangerous contaminants such as lead and asbestos, or refuse to pay to have them safely removed when they’re found.

From Los Angeles Times

Dental hygienist and mother-of-one, Andrea Powell, 41, was resuscitated at the scene but died six days later due to her injuries.

From BBC

"We have figures that suggest only about 17% of the UK population is aware of mouth cancer," said dental hygienist Alison Brown from the charity.

From BBC

She has since returned to Cerritos, which offers a bachelor’s degree to help her achieve her goal of becoming a dental hygienist.

From Los Angeles Times