dental hygienist
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3.7
- noun
- /ˈdɛntəl haɪˈdʒɛnɪst/
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higienista dental
- The dental hygienist examined my teeth and gave me tips on how to improve my brushing technique.
- dentist and dental hygienist
- become a dental hygienist
- job as a dental hygienist
She is either a dental hygienist in this video, or she's a big tough woman that holds the rifle the wrong way, or she's a nurse.
- She is either a dental hygienist in this video, or she's a big tough woman that holds the rifle the wrong way, or she's a nurse.
Examples
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She's a dental hygienist in Annapolis now.
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However, it saddens me to read this article when I have spent so much of my life going to school, practicing as a dental hygienist, and trying to give my patients the best care I can give!
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I want you to be a dental hygienist.
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What about getting a different dental hygienist job?
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I am a dental hygienist and just want to say wow!
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I'm studying to be a dental hygienist.
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After cleaning, most dental hygienists will polish the teeth.
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OK, this week's question comes from Sue, a dental hygienist from Grantham.
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If possible, have the child's care performed at each visit by the same dentist or dental hygienist.
Academic text (1990) -
She's a dental hygienist.
Synonyms
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4.5
A trained person who helps stop infections in hospitals or dental clinics
How Qualified
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward adjective + noun composition: 'dental' (pertaining to teeth) modifies 'hygienist' (a trained hygiene professional), so a learner knowing both words can infer it denotes a professional who provides dental hygiene. This compositional pattern is common and cross-linguistically transparent, making the meaning predictable to B1 learners.
Etymology
The job name dental hygienist comes from the words dental, meaning 'teeth', and hygienist, from 'hygiene' meaning 'cleanliness' and 'health'. So it refers to a trained person who cleans teeth and helps keep the mouth healthy.