dental hygienist

noun

: a licensed dental professional who cleans and examines teeth

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There’s no need for a friend of a dental hygienist to stay in the room with a sedated underage female patient in a world that has total respect for women. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Apr. 2026 Chicago’s program is run by Ann Tuscher, a dental hygienist, and both the state and city programs rely on hygienists as on-site examiners who review documentation, inspect dental work and verify that providers have adequate equipment. Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026 Personal life Mark Hamill married dental hygienist Marilou York in 1978. Sanat Pai Raikar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Mar. 2026 Kendra Remedios is an Arlington native who now lives in Nashville, performing on Lower Broadway in her free time while juggling work as a dental hygienist. Ella Gonzales march 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dental hygienist

Word History

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dental hygienist was in 1916

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“Dental hygienist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental%20hygienist. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

dental hygienist

noun
: a person who assists a dentist especially in cleaning teeth

Medical Definition

dental hygienist

noun
: a person who assists a dentist especially in cleaning teeth

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