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单词 dental hygienist
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Definition of dental hygienist in English:

dental hygienist

noun
  • An ancillary dental worker specializing in scaling and polishing teeth, and giving advice on oral hygiene.

    牙防工作者,牙科洁治员

    Example sentencesExamples
    • General dentists and dental hygienists can also provide more limited periodontal care.
    • Your dentist may recommend occasional appointments with a dental hygienist.
    • In 1908, Alfred C. Fones established the first school for dental hygienists; by midcentury, every state recognized and regulated hygienists.
    • Your dentist or dental hygienist will be able to tell you whether you are cleaning your teeth properly and advise you on how to clean any areas you are missing.
    • In some states, dental hygienists can open an independent practice and in others they can administer anesthetics.

Derivatives

  • dental hygiene

  • noun
    mass noun
    • Habits and practices that are conducive to maintaining or improving the health of the teeth and gums.

      gingivitis can usually be cleared up by good dental hygiene
      Example sentencesExamples
      • The family physician should encourage good dental hygiene that includes brushing of the teeth and gums, and regular flossing.
      • Despite these advances, however, tooth decay remains an epidemic in lower socioeconomic and medically compromised populations because of poor dental hygiene and lack of preventive care.
      • Dry mouth is also a possible side effect and can affect dental hygiene.

Definition of dental hygienist in US English:

dental hygienist

nounˈdɛn(t)l ˈˌhaɪˈˌdʒinɪst
  • An ancillary dental worker specializing in scaling and polishing teeth and in giving advice on cleaning the teeth.

    牙防工作者,牙科洁治员

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Your dentist may recommend occasional appointments with a dental hygienist.
    • General dentists and dental hygienists can also provide more limited periodontal care.
    • In 1908, Alfred C. Fones established the first school for dental hygienists; by midcentury, every state recognized and regulated hygienists.
    • In some states, dental hygienists can open an independent practice and in others they can administer anesthetics.
    • Your dentist or dental hygienist will be able to tell you whether you are cleaning your teeth properly and advise you on how to clean any areas you are missing.
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