dental hygienist

noun

: a licensed dental professional who cleans and examines teeth

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Florida law says no one other than a licensed dentist or a company composed of licensed dentists may employ a dentist or dental hygienist in a dental office. Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2026 Every Lyft driver and dental hygienist and grocery store clerk became not a neighbor but a potential threat. Andrea Uptmor, Time, 4 June 2026 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 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 4 Jul. 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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