dental hygienist

[ den-tl hahy-jee-nist, hahy-jen-ist ]

noun

1. a person who is trained and licensed to clean teeth, take dental x-rays, and provide related dental services and care, usually under the supervision of a dentist.

dental hygienist

noun

1. a dentist's assistant skilled in dental hygiene Also calledoral hygienist

Word History and Origins

Origin of dental hygienist¹

First recorded in 1920–25; dental hygiene + -ist

Example Sentences

If your barista, tattoo artist and massage therapist get tips, why not the supermarket cashier, dental hygienist and plumber?

From Los Angeles Times

Carol worked as a dental hygienist and real estate agent, and Jon was the general manager of Chicago’s Union League Club.

From Seattle Times

His friend Kailie Johnson, a 26-year-old dental hygienist from the same small town, was wrapped in a Las Vegas Raiders blanket.

From Seattle Times

First, dental hygienist Elizabeth Valdivia, who runs the program, sat down to talk about prevention strategies with Nelson, while Armani played with a wooden activity cube.

From Los Angeles Times

Laframboise closed her phone and got on with her day, where she works as a dental hygienist in Montreal, Quebec.

From BBC