dental hygienist
US /ˈden.təl haɪˈdʒiː.nɪst/
UK /ˈden.təl haɪˈdʒiː.nɪst/

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higienista dental, higienista oral
a person whose job is to clean people's teeth and to give them advice on how to keep their teeth and gums healthy
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The dental hygienist gave me a thorough cleaning and flossing.
A higienista dental fez uma limpeza e uso de fio dental completos em mim.
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Regular visits to the dental hygienist are important for oral health.
Visitas regulares ao higienista dental são importantes para a saúde bucal.