A hygienist or a dental hygienist is a person who is trained to clean people's teeth and to give them advice on how to look after their teeth and gums.
hygienist in British English
(ˈhaɪdʒiːnɪst), hygeist or hygieist (ˈhaɪdʒiːɪst)
noun
a person skilled in the practice of hygiene
See also dental hygienist
hygienist in American English
(haɪˈdʒinɪst; haɪˈdʒɛnɪst; ˈhaɪˌdʒinɪst)
noun
1.
an expert in hygiene
2.
dental hygienist
Examples of 'hygienist' in a sentence
hygienist
We all still go to the hygienist at least every six months for a vigorous clean.