dental hygienist
noun
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.
Origin of dental hygienist
First recorded in 1920–25;
dental hygiene +
-ist
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British Dictionary definitions for dental hygienist
dental hygienist
noun
a dentist's assistant skilled in dental hygiene
Also called: oral hygienist
Medical definitions for dental hygienist
dental hygienist
n.
A person trained and licensed to provide preventive dental services, such as cleaning the teeth, usually in conjunction with a dentist.