Hygienist
noun
A person who is trained to clean teeth and give advice on oral health.
I have an appointment with the dental hygienist next week for a teeth cleaning.
Often appears as...
- dental hygienist
- oral hygiene
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Technical
noun
A person responsible for maintaining health and prevention of disease for a community.
The public health hygienist is responsible for educating about preventative measures against diseases.
Often appears as...
- public health hygienist
- community hygienist
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person who is trained to clean teeth and give advice on oral health.
I have an appointment with the dental hygienist next week for a teeth cleaning.
Often appears as...
- dental hygienist
- oral hygiene
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person responsible for maintaining health and prevention of disease for a community.
The public health hygienist is responsible for educating about preventative measures against diseases.
Often appears as...
- public health hygienist
- community hygienist
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Role
A hygienist specializes in preventive oral care, not in fixing teeth problems like a dentist.
My hygienist advised me on how to avoid gum disease.
Pro Tip 2/3Regular Visits
People often see a dental hygienist regularly for cleanings, usually twice a year.
You should schedule visits with your hygienist every six months.
Pro Tip 3/3Educational Advice
Hygienists educate patients on proper toothbrush and floss use.
The hygienist showed me the right way to floss my teeth.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Role
A hygienist specializes in preventive oral care, not in fixing teeth problems like a dentist.
My hygienist advised me on how to avoid gum disease.
Pro Tip 2/3Regular Visits
People often see a dental hygienist regularly for cleanings, usually twice a year.
You should schedule visits with your hygienist every six months.
Pro Tip 3/3Educational Advice
Hygienists educate patients on proper toothbrush and floss use.
The hygienist showed me the right way to floss my teeth.
Pro Tip 1/3Professional Role
A hygienist specializes in preventive oral care, not in fixing teeth problems like a dentist.
My hygienist advised me on how to avoid gum disease.
Pro Tip 2/3Regular Visits
People often see a dental hygienist regularly for cleanings, usually twice a year.
You should schedule visits with your hygienist every six months.
Pro Tip 3/3Educational Advice
Hygienists educate patients on proper toothbrush and floss use.
The hygienist showed me the right way to floss my teeth.
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Tales of passion -...
but fortunately she has brought some novocaine jenny has a brave and passionate heart she murmurs a prayer and she goes ahead with the operation at the end the relieved patient kisses her hands that day the hygienist pulls out
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Isabel Allende: Tales of...
Jenny has a brave and passionate heart. She murmurs a prayer and she goes ahead with the operation. At the end, the relieved patient kisses her hands. That day the hygienist pulls out many more teeth.
Video examples
Tales of passion -...
but fortunately she has brought some novocaine jenny has a brave and passionate heart she murmurs a prayer and she goes ahead with the operation at the end the relieved patient kisses her hands that day the hygienist pulls out
Video examples
Isabel Allende: Tales of...
Jenny has a brave and passionate heart. She murmurs a prayer and she goes ahead with the operation. At the end, the relieved patient kisses her hands. That day the hygienist pulls out many more teeth.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Cary Fukunaga
American Director
My dad worked for a generator company and then UC Berkeley, and my mom was as a dental hygienist and then eventually a history teacher. My uncles and aunts, all of them are elementary school teachers or scientists.
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Lauren Tom
American Actress
I was supposed to go to Northwestern and become a dental hygienist, get married, have babies. My father was very against me being in show business. Usually in Chinese culture, education is the most highly valued.
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Julia Roberts
American Actress
I could have been a dental hygienist with nothing bad ever appearing in print about me, but that's not how I've chosen to lead my life. I knew that you put yourself under a microscope the more famous you become.
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Nikki Ziering
American Model
I was studying to be a dental hygienist and working as a dental assistant. I met a photographer and decided to put my job on hold for just a summer to begin modeling.
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Richard Lewis
American Comedian
I certainly wouldn't be a dental hygienist - they should get the Medal of Honor just to look at people's gums.
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Vicki Lawrence
American Comedian
I wanted to study to be a dental hygienist, marry a rich dentist, and hang it up.
Quote examples
Cary Fukunaga
American Director
My dad worked for a generator company and then UC Berkeley, and my mom was as a dental hygienist and then eventually a history teacher. My uncles and aunts, all of them are elementary school teachers or scientists.
Quote examples
Lauren Tom
American Actress
I was supposed to go to Northwestern and become a dental hygienist, get married, have babies. My father was very against me being in show business. Usually in Chinese culture, education is the most highly valued.
Quote examples
Julia Roberts
American Actress
I could have been a dental hygienist with nothing bad ever appearing in print about me, but that's not how I've chosen to lead my life. I knew that you put yourself under a microscope the more famous you become.
Quote examples
Nikki Ziering
American Model
I was studying to be a dental hygienist and working as a dental assistant. I met a photographer and decided to put my job on hold for just a summer to begin modeling.
Quote examples
Richard Lewis
American Comedian
I certainly wouldn't be a dental hygienist - they should get the Medal of Honor just to look at people's gums.
Quote examples
Vicki Lawrence
American Comedian
I wanted to study to be a dental hygienist, marry a rich dentist, and hang it up.
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