O higienista oral
Example: O higienista oral limpa os dentes dos pacientes cuidadosamente.
Definition
"O higienista oral" refers to a healthcare professional specialized in cleaning teeth and promoting oral hygiene. They carefully remove plaque, provide preventive care, and educate patients on maintaining healthy teeth and gums to prevent dental diseases.
Etymology
The term "o higienista oral" comes from Portuguese, where "higienista" derives from the Greek word 'hygieinos,' meaning 'healthy' or 'healthful,' and "oral" relates to the mouth. Together, the phrase describes a specialist focused on maintaining oral health.
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