hygienist
US /haɪˈdʒen.ɪst/
UK /haɪˈdʒen.ɪst/

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卫生员, 牙科保健员
a person who specializes in dental hygiene, typically cleaning and polishing teeth and providing advice on oral care
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My dental hygienist recommended I floss daily.
我的牙科保健员建议我每天使用牙线。
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The hygienist performed a thorough cleaning.
卫生员进行了彻底的清洁。