dental hygienist

/ˈdɛnɾəl haɪˈdʒɛnɪst/
/ˈdɛntəl haɪˈdʒɛnɛst/
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Definitions of dental hygienist
  1. noun
    someone trained to provide preventive dental service (cleaning teeth or taking x-rays)
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    type of:
    skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker
    a worker who has acquired special skills
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