hygienist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hygienist
Example Sentences
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"We got into reception and they told us that if we wanted to register as an NHS patient we would have to pay £70 for a hygienist appointment," she said.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
"If they're being told they have to have a private hygienist appointment before having some NHS dental treatment, then I don't think that's correct," he said.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
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 • Sep. 16, 2025
When I was accepted into graduate school at UCLA, I retired as a dental hygienist and moved in with Clark.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025
Nyla sits on a stool next to the pod and slips on gloves like she’s a dental hygienist about to perform a cleaning.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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