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- [den-tl hahy-jee-nist, -jen-ist, hahy-jee-nist]
- /ˈdɛn tl haɪˈdʒi nɪst, -ˈdʒɛn ɪst, ˈhaɪ dʒi nɪst/
- /ˈden.təl haɪˈdʒiː.nɪst/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [den-tl hahy-jee-nist, -jen-ist, hahy-jee-nist]
- /ˈdɛn tl haɪˈdʒi nɪst, -ˈdʒɛn ɪst, ˈhaɪ dʒi nɪst/
Definitions of dental hygienist words
- noun dental hygienist a dentist's assistant skilled in dental hygiene 3
- noun dental hygienist a licensed specialist who cleans teeth, takes dental X-rays, etc. under the supervision of a dentist 3
- noun dental hygienist a person who is trained and licensed to clean teeth, take dental x-rays, and provide related dental services and care, usually under the supervision of a dentist. 1
- noun dental hygienist dentist's assistant 1
- noun dental hygienist A licensed dental professional who specializes in preventive oral health, typically focusing on techniques in oral hygiene. 0
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Origin of dental hygienist
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; dental hygiene + -ist
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Parts of speech for Dental hygienist
noun
adjective
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pronoun
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determiner
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dental hygienist popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 75% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dental hygienist usage trend in Literature
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