Hygienist: meaning, definitions and examples

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hygienist

 

[ haษชหˆdส’iหnษชst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

health profession

A hygienist is a trained professional who specializes in the prevention of dental diseases and the maintenance of oral health. They typically work alongside dentists, providing cleanings, examinations, and educational information to patients on oral hygiene practices. Hygienists often perform procedures such as scaling and polishing teeth, applying preventive materials, and taking radiographs. Their role is essential in promoting overall health, as oral hygiene is closely linked to general health outcomes.

Synonyms

dental assistant, dental hygienist, oral hygienist.

Examples of usage

  • The hygienist performed my teeth cleaning today.
  • She scheduled an appointment with the dental hygienist.
  • The hygienist educated me about proper brushing techniques.
  • During my visit, the hygienist assessed my gum health.

Translations

Translations of the word "hygienist" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น higienista

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคตเคšเฅเค›เคคเคพ เคตเคฟเคถเฅ‡เคทเคœเฅเคž

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hygieniker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ahli kebersihan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั–ะณั–ั”ะฝั–ัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ higienista

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ก›็”Ÿๅฃซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hygiรฉniste

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ higienista

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hijyenist

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์œ„์ƒ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎุตุงุฆูŠ ู†ุธุงูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hygienik

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hygienik

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅซ็”Ÿๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ higienik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hreinlรฆtisfrรฆรฐingur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณะธะณะธะตะฝะธัั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒ˜แƒ’แƒ˜แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒกแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ higienist

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ higienista

Etymology

The word 'hygienist' is derived from the term 'hygiene', which has its roots in the Greek word 'hygieinos', meaning 'healthful' or 'sound'. The prefix 'hygie' relates to health, and the suffix '-ist' denotes someone who practices or specializes in a certain field. The professional role of the hygienist in dentistry began to take shape in the late 19th century, as dental professionals recognized the need for preventive care and the importance of maintaining oral hygiene. In the early 1900s, formal training programs for dental hygienists were established, leading to the formalization of the profession. Hygienists now play a critical role in the dental healthcare system, helping to combat oral diseases and promoting the significance of dental care habits among patients.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,876, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.