De mondhygiënist
Example: De mondhygiënist reinigt mijn tanden elke zes maanden.
Definition
"De mondhygiënist" refers to a dental hygienist, a healthcare professional specialized in cleaning teeth, preventing oral diseases, and promoting overall dental health. They typically perform teeth cleanings and provide advice on maintaining good oral hygiene.
Etymology
The term "de mondhygiënist" comes from Dutch, where "mond" means mouth and "hygiënist" is derived from the Greek word 'hygieinos,' meaning healthful or hygienic. Thus, it literally means a person who cares for mouth hygiene.
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"De mondhygiënist" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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