hygienist
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hygienist
Example Sentences
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Having spoken to frustrated patients who had just paid the £69 for the hygienist, Mr Mellor said he asked the receptionist if this was in fact the case.
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
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 • 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
“If the hygienist recommendations call for cleaning, including cleaning of lead and/or asbestos, and there is no direct physical loss to the property, there is no coverage,” it went on to say.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 8, 2025
As the daughter of a dental hygienist, I was interested in his key chain ornament and asked him where he got it.
From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg
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