dental hygienist
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dental hygienist
n.
A person trained and licensed to provide preventive dental services, such as cleaning the teeth and taking x-rays, usually in conjunction with a dentist.
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dental hygienist
n
(Dentistry) a dentist's assistant skilled in dental hygiene. Also called: oral hygienist
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den′tal hygien′ist
n.
a person who is trained and licensed to clean teeth, take dental x-rays, and otherwise assist a dentist.
[1920–25]
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