The dental hygienist
Example: The dental hygienist cleaned my teeth very carefully today.
Definition
A dental hygienist is a healthcare professional specialized in preventive oral care, including cleaning teeth, examining patients for signs of oral diseases, and educating on proper dental hygiene. The dental hygienist works closely with dentists to maintain and improve patients' dental health.
Etymology
The term "dental hygienist" combines "dental," derived from the Latin word 'dens' meaning 'tooth,' and "hygienist," from 'hygiene,' which originates from the Greek word 'hygieinos,' meaning 'healthful.' Together, they describe a professional focused on maintaining healthy teeth. Did you know? The role of the dental hygienist was formally established in the early 20th century to emphasize preventive dental care.
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"The dental hygienist" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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