dental hygiene
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Since the early 20th century, these have been labelled “toothpick grooves” and interpreted as signs of tool use or dental hygiene.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 8, 2026
Like many others living in the house, K also lost teeth due to poor dental hygiene, and was forced to wash in secret at night.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
That’s the eternal question for many faith leaders, even ones with better dental hygiene.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2026
“I was shocked,” says Tracy Swift, who teaches dental hygiene at Albany State University in Georgia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 30, 2025
“We did a little dental hygiene history work, too,” said Kojo.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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