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Sackett, a dental hygienist, was found in her longtime home, which was owned by nearby Iona University, on Nov. 4, 2024, reported News 12 Westchester, citing family interviews.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Ditto for dental hygienists, who need two years of training and licensure.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 18 Jan. 2025
Zoom in: Nurse practitioners, construction managers, information systems managers, electrical engineers and dental hygienists are among the top five highest-paying occupations in the state, per KSL Jobs.
—Alex Fitzpatrick, Axios, 10 Dec. 2024
If your barista, tattoo artist and massage therapist get tips, why not the supermarket cashier, dental hygienist and plumber?
—Virginia Postrel, Boston Herald, 2 Sep. 2024
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First Known Use
1916, in the meaning defined above
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“Dental hygienist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dental%20hygienist. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
Kids Definition
dental hygienist
noun
: a person who assists a dentist especially in cleaning teeth
Medical Definition
dental hygienist
noun
: a person who assists a dentist especially in cleaning teeth
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