hygienist
noun
an expert in hygiene.
hygienists
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pluralof hygienist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Costs are rising for everything from construction to hygienists to new 3D imaging equipment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
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 ● Nov. 24, 2025
Sealants were administered by dental hygienists, while SDF was applied by either dental hygienists or registered nurses, all under the supervision of a dentist.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 4, 2024
The government says it recently announced a 40% increase in dentistry training places and has made changes "so dental therapists and hygienists can deliver more treatments".
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2023
We are all hygienists nowadays, and very particular as to what enters our children's mouths.
From Woman and Womanhood A Search for Principles by C. W. (Caleb Williams) Saleeby
