hygienist

IPA/haɪˈdʒiːnɪst/
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hygienist — noun

  • hygienistsingular
  • hygienistsplural

1. a healthcare worker trained to clean patients' teeth at a dental clinic, examine

1.名詞B2
釋義

a healthcare worker trained to clean patients' teeth at a dental clinic, examine gums for signs of disease or infection, and give advice on brushing, flossing, and overall mouth care.

例句

Constanza visits the hygienist twice a year for a professional clean and a gum check.

frequency collocation: twice a year / every six months

The hygienist showed Ari how to floss around his back molars to prevent cavities.

pattern: hygienist showed [person] how to [verb]

同義詞
  • dental hygienist

    the full professional title; 'hygienist' is the common short form

  • oral health therapist

    a broader role in some countries that may include hygienist duties plus simple fillings

用法筆記

In everyday speech, the full title 'dental hygienist' is often shortened to 'hygienist' in clinic contexts.

常見錯誤

❌The hygienist filled my cavity.
✅The dentist filled my cavity; the hygienist cleaned my teeth.
💡A hygienist performs cleaning and gum checks, not fillings or surgical procedures.