dental hygiene

British  

noun

1. Also called: oral hygiene.  the maintenance of the teeth and gums in healthy condition, esp by proper brushing, the removal of plaque, etc

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Example Sentences

“I was shocked,” says Tracy Swift, who teaches dental hygiene at Albany State University in Georgia.

From The Wall Street Journal

Left out are nursing, physical therapy, dental hygiene, occupational therapy and social work — as well as fields outside of healthcare such as architecture, education, and accounting.

From Los Angeles Times

Poor dental hygiene can led to tooth decay and gum infections, which can lead to tooth loss and gum disease.

From BBC

But experts are concerned that an overreliance on pouches, despite their convenience, can affect a child’s nutrition, food preferences, dental hygiene and speech development.

From Los Angeles Times

While the occasional pouch can be part of a healthy diet, doctors and nutritionists are raising concerns that an overreliance on pouches can interfere with nutrition, long-term food preferences, dental hygiene and even speech and language development.

From Los Angeles Times